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Staff Report for a Resolution Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to an Existing Consulting Services Agreement with Media Support Associates for the Preparation of Construction-Ready Plans, Specifications and Estimates for the Main Library AV Equipment Project; Project No. 2016.0210 and Marina Community Center (MCC) AV Equipment Project; Project No. 2016.0500; Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Approve Individual Change Orders Up to 10% of the Original Contract Amount; and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Approve Cumulative Change Orders up to 25% of the Original Contract Amount
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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This contract provides for the design of audio-visual (AV) equipment upgrades for the Main Library and the Marina Community Center (MCC).
Staff recommends the following actions:
* Approval of Amendment No.1 to an existing consulting services agreement totaling $48,257 with Media Support Associates for an additional amount of $12,628 such that the amended contract amount is $60,885 ; and
* Authorization for the City Manager to Negotiate and Approve Individual Change Orders Up to 10% ($6,089) of the Amended Contract Amount; and
* Authorization for the City Manager to Negotiate and Approve Cumulative Change Orders up to 25% ($15,221) of the Amended Contract Amount.
BACKGROUND
The existing audio-visual (AV) systems in the Karp/Estudillo Room at the Main Library and in the Thunderbolt Auditorium at the Marina Community Center (MCC) are past their useful life spans. This project will replace the outdated equipment in both rooms with up-to-date systems that will allow both City staff and the public the ability to use these facilities for AV presentations using current media devices. These improvements will bring these systems to par with similar facilities in nearby cities and will also allow for the integration of current technology.
The completed project is envisioned to incorporate provisions at both sites for the followi...
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