To: Brian K. Flewelling, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Raymond Zanke, Director of Facilities and Operations
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RE: Approval of a change order to an agreement between Genesee County and WTA Architects, in an amount not to exceed $116,294.00, to provide specifications for upper roof replacement and concrete structure replace at Genesee County's Jail and snowmelt at the entrance to the historic Courthouse; the cost of this agreement will be paid from account 4017-265.00-975.002
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of Professional Change Notice No 1 to incorporate additional scope of work as requested. 1.) The addition of snowmelt at the historic entrance including landing, steps, and ADA ramp. 2.) The reconstruction of the concrete structure above the Jail loading dock to also include snowmelt. 3.) Jail upper roof replacement and modifications to eliminate chronic ponding issues.
BACKGROUND:
The county entered into a contract for professional services with WTA Architects to address the pending emergency repairs to the exteriors of both the Genesee County Jail and 7th Circuit Court Buildings. At the request of Facilities and Operations we asked for these additional services as they are directly related to ensuring a safe, watertight building envelope.
DISCUSSION:
Because we are already addressing issues associated with the porch, steps, and ADA ramp at the exterior of the Courthouse this is the time to incorporate snowmelt at this entrance. Snowmelt will help reduce some of the operational costs associated with snow removal and salting at this key entrance for staff and the public. The Jail has supported concreate slab walkway that is over the loading dock, this walkway is ingress as well as egress from the administrative area of the jail is failing and in disrepair as it approaches nearly 40 years of being salted. Finally, the upper roof is over 20 plus years old and out of any type of warranty, the roof is subject to frequent ...
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