STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: September 11, 2019
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an increase in the construction services contract with Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc., for additional electric equipment necessary for the emergency backup system and to perform an Arc Flash study required by the National Electric Code at Dallas City Hall located at 1500 Marilla Street - Not to exceed $447,626.00, from $2,814,907.00 to $3,262,533.00 - Financing: Facilities (H) Fund (2017 Bond Funds)
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BACKGROUND
On October 24, 2018, City Council authorized a construction services contract with Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc., for the removal and replacement of the existing Federal Pacific switchgear and the existing Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) system at Dallas City Hall.
On April 17, 2019, Administrative Action No. 19-0053 authorized Change Order No. 1 to the construction services contract with Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. to include a load breaker to the UPS system to allow for testing and load banking of the UPS system, in an amount not to exceed $43,371.00.
This action will authorize Change Order No. 2 to the construction services contract with Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. for the unforeseen electrical issues uncovered during the preliminary work completed by the contractor and to perform an Arc Flash study required by the National Electric Code. In addition, this change order will upgrade the electrical system to install two independent power sources from the ONCOR grid system and from the emergency generator system feeding the UPS system at Dallas City Hall, in an amount not to exceed $447,626.00.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Construction September 2019
Complete Construction March 2020
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On October 24, 2018, City Council authorized a construction services contract with Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. for the removal and replacement of the existing Federal Pacific switchgear and the existing UPS system at Dallas City Hall by Resolution No. 18-1496.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Facilities (H) Fund (2017 Bond Funds) - $447,626.00
Construction $2,771,536.00
Change Order No. 1 $ 43,371.00
Change Order No. 2 (this action) $ 447,626.00
Total Construction Cost $3,262,533.00
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Plan adopted on October 22, 2008, by Resolution No. 08-2826, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
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Contract Amount |
Category |
M/WBE Goal |
M/WBE % |
M/WBE $ |
|
$447,626.00 |
Construction |
25.00% |
10.33% |
$46,243.00 |
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• This contract does not meet the M/WBE goal, but complies with good faith efforts. |
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• Change Order No. 2 - 41.31% Overall M/WBE participation |
OWNER
Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc.
Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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