HomeMy Public PortalAbout1996_08_13_R182 The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION:
PRESENTED August 13, 1996
96- 182 ADOPTED August 13~ 1996
AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR ROOF REPAIRS AT IDA LEE PARK
RECREATION CENTER AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATIONTO FUND
THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, following completion of the Ida Lee Park Rccreation Center in 1990, numerous
leaks occurred in the roof; and
WHEREAS, during thc period from July 1990 to March 1992, numerous attempts wcre madc
by the general contractor to correct the leaks but without complete success; and
WHEREAS, in June 1992, the town cngaged the services of a professional roof engineering
consultant to evaluate thc design and condition of the roof, and provide recommendations for the
remedial work required; and
WHEREAS, the consultant provided the town with a comprehensive report detailing conditions
which would contribute to leakage in thc roof and, unexpectedly, exposed several major dcficiencics in
the roof system; and
WHEREAS, as thc result of mediation sessions with the general contractor and architect ~br thc
projcct, the contractor agreed to contribute $132,218.00, and the architect agreed to contribute $41,250
toward the cost of thc corrective work; and
WHEREAS, as a rcsult of mediation, a total of $173,480.00 is available to have the work
completed; and
WHEREAS, in Junc 1996, thc town rcceived scaled bids for the roof repairs; and
WHEREAS, the lowest responsive bid was received from Constech, Inc. at $320,000.00; and
WHEREAS, an appropriation of $165,000.00, including an allowance for contingencies, is
required to fully fund the work.
RESOLUTION:
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AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR ROOF REPAIRS AT IDA LEE PARK
RECREATION CENTER AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO FUND
THE PROJECT
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. That an appropriation in thc amount of $165,000.00 is made from bond proceeds
to fund the project.
SECTION II. The Town Manager is authorized to execute, on behalf of the town, a contract
with Constech, Inc. in the amount of $320,000.00.
PASSED this 13th day of August
ATTEST:
Clerk of Council
, 1996.
J~'tnes E~.~Clem, Mayor Town of Leesburg
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