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FINAL ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT OF CONTRACT K-1617-68 BY AND BETWEEN THE NORMAN MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY AND GLOBE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE NORMAN FORWARD EAST BRANCH LIBRARY PROJECT.
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BACKGROUND: On 13 October 2015, Norman citizens passed the Norman Forward Initiative funding a variety of projects through a 1/2 percent sales tax increase over 15 years. Included in the Norman Forward Initiative was a project to construct a new Library Branch on East Alameda St. near Fire Station #9.
The 12,000 square foot (sq. ft.) East Branch Library will include 3,700 sq. ft. of adult/teen space (with 38 reader seats and 20 computer stations), 1,100 sq. ft. of children's space, a public meeting room with seating for 100, study room, public/staff meeting room, tablet lending services, staff space, and public area open seating. This Library will also be a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - Certified project, with native plants and grasses incorporated into the landscaping.
DISCUSSION: Bid 1617-38 was advertised in The Norman Transcript on January 25 and February 2, 2017. A pre-bid conference was held on February 2, and included staff, the project design team, seven general contractors and several sub-contractors.
The bid was opened on February 16, 2017. Six (6) complete bids were received, the lowest being from Globe Construction Company, for a total of $3,654,500 including ten (10) alternates. The base bid from Globe Construction Company is $3,498,000; Alternate No. 1 is for pre-weathered Corten steel for the exterior of the building for $32,000; Alternate No. 2 is for an interior wood brow for $28,000; Alternate No. 3 is for enhanced lightning protection for the building for $25,000; Alternate No. 4 is for additional millwork for staff storage for $15,000; Alternate No. 5 is for a hearing assistance loop for $17,000; Alternate No. 6 is for decorative paving for aesthetic enhancement of the outdoor plaza area for $22,000; Alternate No. 7 is...
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