Title
Contract No. GLWA-CS-282
Design and Construction Assistance Services for the Springwells Administrative Building, Office Build-Out, & Underground Fire Protection Loop Replacement
(CIP# 114005)
Body
Agenda of: January 23, 2019
Item No.: 2018-1067
Amount: $1,306,152.40
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Sue F. McCormick
Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: January 3, 2019
RE: Contract No. GLWA-CS-282
Design and Construction Assistance Services for the Springwells
Administrative Building, Office Build-Out, & Underground Fire
Protection Loop Replacement
Vendor: WSP Michigan, Inc.
MOTION
Upon recommendation of Cheryl Porter, Chief Operating Officer - Water and Field Services, the Board of Directors (Board) of the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), authorizes the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to enter into Contract No. GLWA-CS-282 "Design and Construction Assistance Services for the Springwell's Administrative Building, Office Build-Out, & Underground Fire Protection Loop Replacement" with WSP Michigan, Inc., at a cost not to exceed $1,306,152.40 for a duration of three (3) years and seven (7) months; and authorizes the CEO to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND
The existing buried fire protection system was installed in 1930 and needs replacement. This system has had numerous breaks; therefore, making fire hydrants unreliable. In addition, the existing buried fire protection system does not cover current site needs, whereas, this project will extend protection to all the site buildings. The new fire protection system needs to be designed and constructed to meet applicable codes and the City of Dearborn Fire Department requirements. This project will also include architectural, building mechanical, electrical, and security related improvements in the administration and ancillary building.
JUSTIFICATION
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