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CONTRACT K-1415-97: A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND MOHR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C., IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,890 AND PROJECT AGENT RESOLUTION R-1415-72 FOR THE WESTWOOD CLUBHOUSE RESTROOM RENOVATION PROJECT AND BUDGET APPROPRIATION FROM THE CAPITAL FUND BALANCE.
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BACKGROUND: In March of 2014, we worked with Mr. Leon Younger of Pro's Consulting, LLC on a follow-up customer service training program for the Westwood Golf staff and volunteers. One of the recommendations that came from those sessions was to consider a renovation of the clubhouse restrooms and locker rooms that are used by our customers. Of primary concern was the need for significant changes to the men's restroom facilities, relative to ADA space requirements. ADA accommodations had been made to the facility previously, however revisions to the accessibility requirements have since changed.
During the summer, we followed up with Mr. Rick McKinney, a local Architect who is familiar with the Westwood Golf facilities. Mr. McKinney has reviewed the proposed changes and at our request has produced a set of plans and construction documents to address the renovation needs. Following the preparation of plans and specifications, Parks and Recreation staff requested proposals from three local contractors to determine the cost of the project.
All three contractors submitted sealed proposals on December 10, 2014. The lowest proposal was submitted by Mohr Construction, LLC in the amount of $59,862. Our staff met with Mr. Mohr and Mr. McKinney to review the detailed costs for the project. After significant discussion, Mr. Mohr revised his proposal to the amount of $49,890, which we feel is a very competitive price for the proposed work.
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