Fiscal Note
Estimated cost is $3.5 Million. Projected account distribution is as follows:
10308-404-140: 53310 330,000
10308-83-140: 53310 1,980,000
10308-84-140: 53310 990,000
10308-401-140 53310 200,000
Total $3,500,000
Title
Approving revised plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to readvertise and receive bids for Engineering Operations Building Addition.
Body
PREAMBLE:
The Engineering Operations Vehicle Storage & Maintenance Facility is located at 1600 Emil Street on Madison’s southwest side. The facility is located on a 409,878 square foot parcel shared with Streets west-side location. This facility was constructed in 1972 and is severely overcrowded. The City has expanded considerably since 1972 yet this will be the first expansion for the Engineering Operations Vehicle Storage & Maintenance Building. This expansion is crucial to alleviate overcrowded conditions to provide a safe, productive work environment and protect significant investment in vehicles and equipment.
WHEREAS, the bids received for construction of an addition to the existing Engineering Operations Vehicle and Storage Building exceeded funds budgeted to construct the facility;
WHEREAS, the revised project eliminates the highest cost design components of the original project;
WHEREAS, these highest cost items were related to energy efficiency (enhanced building envelope and high, efficiency modulating, condensing boilers with in-floor radiant heat);
WHEREAS, the revised project meets or exceeds required codes for energy efficiency and still incorporates a number of energy efficient and renewable energy measures of the original project (a passive solar wall on south exterior wall; 60 kW Photovoltaic roof top installation; daylighting to minimize daytime use of artificial lighting; high efficiency LED light fixtures controlled by occupanc...
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