City of Lawrence

Neighborhood Resources Department

MEMORANDUM

TO:              Mike Wildgen, City Manager

THRU:                   Margene Swarts, Community Development Manager

FROM:         Tony L. Hoch, Projects Specialist

DATE: June 7, 2005

STAFF PRESENT FOR BID OPENING on May 31^st, 2005:  Tony L. Hoch, Alan Landis, Frank Reeb.

COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING REHABILITATION SCOPE OF WORK:

2558 Cedarwood: Foundation waterproofing and drainage, drive and garage floor replacement, rear deck replacement, guard and handrails, roof replacement, window lifts and repairs, kitchen counter tops, GFCI outlets, floor coverings in kitchen and baths, Hot water heater, ceiling fan rated electrical boxes.

544 Arizona: Roof replacement.  Drive way, garage floor, sidewalk and retaining wall replacement.  Minor window repairs.  GFCI outlets for kitchen and baths, interior door replacements, sheet rock repairs and interior painting of those rooms.  Shower stall repairs and repair of water damage. Kitchen faucet repairs and air gap for dishwasher.  Bathroom vent fan, installation of grab bar and faucet repair.  Carpet replacement in upstairs rooms.

CONTRACTOR	2558 Cedarwood	544 Arizona
General Construction, Inc.	$34,810.00	$33,903.00
Schmidt Contracting, Inc.	$30,480.00	$41,298.00
Old Home Depot, Inc.	$32,820.13	$31,857.27
Penny Construction, Inc.	$28,430.00	$26,023.00
Staff Estimate	$28,819.00	$24,991.25

Recommendation Action:

Staff recommends award of bid as follows:

2558 Cedarwood: Award contract to Penny Construction, Inc.

544 Arizona:  Award contract to Penny Construction, Inc.