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CC - (1) Approval of an Agreement with DFS Flooring in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $61,914.13 for the Re-carpeting of the Public Works Building; and (2) Authorize $6,191.00 in Change Order Authority for the Public Works Director/City Engineer.
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Meeting Date: August 12, 2019
Contact Person/Dept: Eric Mirzaian/Public Works Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-6444
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (08/08/19);
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer (07/26/19)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) approve an agreement with DFS Flooring (DFS) in an amount not-to-exceed $61,914.13 for the re-carpeting of the Public Works Building; and (2) authorize $6,191.00 in change order authority for the Public Works Director/City Engineer.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The existing carpet on the second floor of the Public Works building is the original from when the facility was occupied by Staff sometime in the late 1990s. The carpet is beginning to show extensive wear and tear with numerous areas of uplift which create potential trip hazards. Public Works Staff has performed temporary repairs in areas throughout the facility to prolong the useful life of the carpet, but these repairs are not long lasting due to the high foot traffic of the facility.
The facilities assessment study completed in 2006 identified the need for replacement of the carpet at the Public Works building early on in the projected 10-year capital needs plan at the time.
The proposed project will utilize carpet tiles which allow for easier installation and easier future maintenance as only specific tiles would need to be replaced...
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