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File #: 25-917    Version: 1 Name: CC- PUBLIC HEARING: A Frame for a Tree_Washington National Gateway
Type: Public Hearing Status: Public Hearing
File created: 3/17/2025 In control: City Council Meeting Agenda
On agenda: 5/27/2025 Final action:
Title: CC - PUBLIC HEARING: (1) FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT: Waiver of Formal Bid Procedures and Award of a Construction Contract to Ennis Steel in the Amount of $1,103,884 for the Fabrication and Installation of the Charles Gaines Studio Artwork "A Frame for a Tree" and Associated Site Improvements (Project); (2) Authorization to the City Manager to Negotiate and Approve the Final Terms of the Contract with Ennis Steel; (3) Authorization to the City Manager to Approve Change Orders to the Ennis Steel Contract in an Aggregate Amount Not-to Exceed $110,388 to Cover Contingency Costs (10%); (4) Ratification of the Fourth and Fifth Amendments to the Professional Services Agreement with Dyson & Womack Increasing the Total Compensation by $33,000 and Extending the Contract Term through June 30, 2025; (5) Waiver of Competitive Bidding Procedures Pursuant to Culver City Municipal Code Section 3.07.075.F.3 and Approval of a Sixth Amendment to the Dyson & Womack Agreement Increasing the Amount of Com...
Attachments: 1. 25-05-27_CC_ATT No. 1_Charles Gaines Studio Updated Renderings.pdf, 2. 25-05-27_CC_ATT No. 2_Historical Report.pdf, 3. 25-05-27_CC_ATT No. 3_A Frame for a TreeCharles Gaines Proposal .pdf, 4. 25-05-27_CC_ATT No. 4_Final Cost Proposal for Public Art Project.pdf, 5. 25-05-27_CC_ATT No. 5_Dyson & Womack Procurement Memorandum May 1 2025.pdf
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CC - PUBLIC HEARING: (1) FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT: Waiver of Formal Bid Procedures and Award of a Construction Contract to Ennis Steel in the Amount of $1,103,884 for the Fabrication and Installation of the Charles Gaines Studio Artwork "A Frame for a Tree" and Associated Site Improvements (Project); (2) Authorization to the City Manager to Negotiate and Approve the Final Terms of the Contract with Ennis Steel; (3) Authorization to the City Manager to Approve Change Orders to the Ennis Steel Contract in an Aggregate Amount Not-to Exceed $110,388 to Cover Contingency Costs (10%); (4) Ratification of the Fourth and Fifth Amendments to the Professional Services Agreement with Dyson & Womack Increasing the Total Compensation by $33,000 and Extending the Contract Term through June 30, 2025; (5) Waiver of Competitive Bidding Procedures Pursuant to Culver City Municipal Code Section 3.07.075.F.3 and Approval of a Sixth Amendment to the Dyson & Womack Agreement Increasing the Amount of Compensation by $252,000 for Project Management Services for Phase III of the Project and Extending the Contract Term through Project Completion; and (6) Authorization to the City Manager to Approve Change Orders to the Dyson & Womack Agreement in an Aggregate Amount Not-to Exceed $25,200 to Cover Contingency Costs (10%).

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Meeting Date: May 27, 2025

Contact Person/Dept: Sally Unsworth / City Manager - Cultural Affairs

Phone Number: (310) 253-6003

Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]

Attachments: Yes [X] No []

Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (05/22/2025); (E-Mail) Cultural Affairs Commission (05/22/2025); (E-Mail) Interested Parties; Published in Culver City News (05/08/2025).

Department Approval: Jesse Mays, Assistant City Manager (5/06/2025)
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RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends the City Council consider the recommendation fr...

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