Title
Approving the selection of Ichor Construction, Inc. for the construction of the Pflugerville Public Library Renovations.
Summary
The Pflugerville Public Library expansion was completed on April 20, 2013. The expansion was funded with General Obligation Bonds ($7 million) authorized by Pflugerville voters in 2008. A small balance of the bond funding remains following the completion of the project which can only be applied to this facility.
The Library's leadership has identified various components that should be addressed and can be implemented with the remaining bond funding amount of approximately $188,000. The scope of work includes external improvements such as:
- improving pedestrian safety in the parking lot with the installation of sidewalks
- improving utilization of the courtyard with the installation of a shade structure
- improving the former entrance with landscape enhancements to deter patrons attempting to use the old front door.
Internal improvements include the repurposing of the existing computer lab into a makerspace and repurposing the underutilized quiet study area as the computer lab.
Status
Proposals were due on December 3, 2015. Two responses were received and subsequently evaluated. A summary of the evaluation is attached to this agenda item.
Prior City Council Action
The request for competitive sealed proposals was authorized by the City Council as the best value method of procuring this project on November 19, 2015.
Deadline for City Council Action
There is no deadline for action.
Projected Future City Council Action
On January 26, 2016 an item is anticipated to award the construction contract.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact to the operating budget. This project is funded with the balance of bond funds as cited in the summary.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval.
Drafter
Trey Fletcher
Assistant City Manager