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ICASARRU$COUNTYI Memo To: Board of Commissioners /"~//~ From: John D. Day, Deputy County Manager Date: August 12, 1998 Re: Courthouse Renovations Last fiscal year a two-phase renovation plan was developed for the third floor of the courthouse. Phase I includes enlarging the single existing courtroom, adding a judge's chamber and restrooms and expanding the district attorney's off.ice suite. The second phase consists of construction a new superior courtroom, a judge's chamber, a jury room and restrooms. The current budget includes $300,000 for phase I. The cost of completing phase I, including furnishings, totals $281,720, which is $18,280 under budget. The complete cost for completing phase II is $$207,461, or $189,181 more than the budgeted amount. The combined cost for phases I and II is $489,181, including $79,090 for furnishings. The original estimate for completing phases I and II, excluding furnishings, was $482,000. It is reasonable to believe that the cost of completing phase II will be considerably higher if bid separately at a later date due to mobilization costs and escalating construction costs. Consequently, I recommend appropriating the additional $157,181 in order to complete both phases. A budget amendment is attached should you decide to do so. Also attached is a description of costs for each phase. I recommend the construction contract be awarded to the Iow bidder, Lyles Construction Company (bid tabulation attached). If you desire to complete phase I only, the contract amount is $201,910. The contract amount for phases I and II (less bathroom 309b) is $361,440. Finally, two bidders have requested to withdraw their bids due to clerical errors (letters attached). I recommend you disqualify the bids of Tri-Electric Inc. of Salisbury and Lorch Plumbing and Heating Company, Inc. of Albemarle. Office of the County Manager P. O. ~3ox 707 * Concord, NC 28026-0707 · (704) 788-8100 · Charlotte 375-0829