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Staff Report for a Resolution Accepting the Work for the Main Library Carpet Replacement Project; Project No. 2014.0370
Staffreport
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends acceptance of the work, filing of the Notice of Completion, and authorizing the City Manager to release the performance and payment bonds, and to release the maintenance bond for the subject project upon successful completion of the one-year maintenance period.
BACKGROUND
On November 7, 2016, the City Council awarded a contract to Century Carpet for $517,885 for the subject project. Work started in late December 2016 and was completed in January 2017. Existing floor coverings throughout the Main Library (excluding the Auditorium and Project Literacy offices) were replaced with decorative carpet tiles, and durable textile flooring was installed in the Karp/Estudillo public meeting room. The new carpet and painting have been well received by the public and library staff, and was a welcome change from the prior worn finishes.
Analysis
The construction contract is complete, and the work complies with the contract documents and City standards.
Current Agency Policies
* Maintain and enhance San Leandro's infrastructure
* Support and implement programs and activities and strengthen communication that enhances the quality of life and wellness, celebrates the arts and diversity and promotes civic pride
Previous Actions
* On November 6, 2017 by Resolution No. 2017-156, City Council authorized the City Manager to Negotiate and Approve Increases in Individual and Cumulative Change Orders from 10% to 15% (from $51,788 to $77,682; an Increase of $25,894) of the original contract.
* On January 17, 2017 by Resolution No. 2017-007, City Council authorized the City Manager to negotiate and approve individual and cumulative change orders up to 10% ($51,788) of the original contract.
* On November 7, 2016 by Resolution No. 2016-143, City Council awarded a construction contract to Centur...
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