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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1988_11_08_R217Leesb~'drg ~n ~irginia RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION: PRESENTED November 8, 1988 ~8-217 ADOPTED November 8. 1988 AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IDA ]LEE PARK AQUATIC CENTER/GYMNASIUM COMPLEX, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE HUGHES GROUP DESIGN CONTRACT AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR WHEREAS, the Leesburg Town Council authorized a contract with the Hughes Group of Reston, VA., which included in part, the design development, construction drawings and construction assistance for the construction of a 38,350 square foot recreation center to include an aquatic center/gymnasium complex, parking facility and access roadl; and WHEREAS, the original construction budget for these facilities was $3,7~50,000; and WHEREAS, on August 26, 1987, the Council authorized a change in scope by incorporating schematic water surface design D.1 and the modified recreation center schematic design B.2, which resulted in an increase in the construction budget to approximately $4,748,900; and WHEREAS, these changes resulted in substantive qualitative improvements to the facility to increase recreational opportunities, improve handicap access and accommodate one meter diving; and WHEREAS, bids were solicited and opened, all in accordance with the Virginia and Leesburg Procurement Regulations on October 31, 1988; and WHEREAS, the low bid was offered by Becon Construction Company of Leesburg, VA. in the amount of $5,292,000, inclusive of change orders #2 through 5; and -2- RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR IDA LEE PARK WHEREAS, acceptance of these bid alternates will enhance the architectural quality of the facility and improve service to our citizens; and WHEREAS, acceptance of alternate #4 will result in construction of a music pavilion adjacent to the park entrance at a cost of $55,000; and WHEREAS, future bond proceeds, county contributions totalling $800,000 over two years and a $182,000 park access grant will provide sufficient funds to meet the additional cost of the project as authorized herein; and WHEREAS, the Hughes Group design contract will require an amen¢~ent to adjust the professional fee, as a result of additional design and construction services made necessary by the expanded scope and based on the amount bid, in accordance with its contract with the town, Article 15.1 thereof, dated May 11, 1987: THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows: SECTION I. The manager is authorized and directed to enter into a lump sum contract, on behalf of the town, with the Becon Company of Leesburg, VA. in the amount of $5,292,000 in accordance with its bid submitted October 31, 1988, and construction drawings and specifications issued by the Town of Leesburg. SECTION II. The design development, construction documents, bidding and construction phases of the contract between the Town of Leesburg and the Hughes Group Architects shall be increased by $33,728 to reflect increased construction costs pursuant to Article 15.1 of the contract. -3- RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR IDA LEE PARK SECTION III. Capital Project Fund in the following amounts until the project An appropriation is made to the Parks Construction complete: Account No. 9400-300-060-901 9400-700-091-901 PASSED this 8th Design/Engineering Ida Lee Park day of $ 33,728.00 743,100.00 November , 1988. Robert E. Sevila, Mayor Town of Leesburg ATTEST: