IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute an Amendment to the contract with Excel Constructors of Overland Park, KS for the replacement of two air handling and associated air conditioning and heating units located in the Eastern Jackson County Courthouse within funds appropriated for the Eastern Jackson County Courthouse Renovation Project.
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RESOLUTION NO. 18815, April 27, 2015
INTRODUCED BY Dennis Waits, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, by Ordinance 4680, dated October 20, 2014, the Legislature did award a contract to Excel Constructors of Overland Park, KS, on Bid No. PW 08-2014, for the Eastern Jackson County Courthouse Renovation Project, No. 3164, at a cost to the County not to exceed $6,810,939.00; and,
WHEREAS, to maximize energy efficiency and ensure `best use of funds available for this project, the Director of Public Works recommends the expansion of the original scope of the project to provide for the replacement of two air handling units and the associated air conditioning and heating equipment that are currently in place in the existing west end of the Courthouse; and,
WHEREAS, the addition of this project to the scope of the original contract will eliminate the need for an additional boiler and ancillary equipment and the need to engage in disruptive work in the near future that would interfere with court operations; and,
WHEREAS, installation of a new roof top unit will provide fresh air to the building, reduce the energy requirements of the existing system, and reduce the maintenance and repair costs of the HVAC system in the Courthouse; and,
WHEREAS, the cost of this additional work will be $302,000.00, which will be paid out of funds previously allocated to the project's budget; and,
WHEREAS, authorization of a change to the Scope of Work previously authorized in the contract with Excel Constructors is in the best interests of...
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