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File #: 23-0162    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Investment Memo Status: Passed
File created: 12/27/2022 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/10/2023 Final action: 1/10/2023
Title: Request for approval of a Change Investment Memo for the Administration Building Remodel for Commissioners Court Move for an additional $967,000 for a total authorization of $6,927,533 and request for approval of commercial paper for Engineering in the additional amount of $965,000 for a total amount of $6,930,000.
Department: County Engineer
Department Head: Milton Rahman, PhD., P.E., PMP, CFM, County Engineer

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Investment Memo
Investment Memo Type: Change Investment Memo

Project Name: Administration Building Remodel for Commissioners Court Move
Project ID (if applicable): MF1ER
Vendor Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Achievement (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Managing Entity: County Engineer
Incremental Authorization Requested: $967,000
Total Estimated Project Cost: $6,927,533.

Request Summary:
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Request for approval of a Change Investment Memo for the Administration Building Remodel for Commissioners Court Move for an additional $967,000 for a total authorization of $6,927,533 and request for approval of commercial paper for Engineering in the additional amount of $965,000 for a total amount of $6,930,000.
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Project Description:
The Commissioners Court relocation project creates a new courtroom on the 1st floor of the Administration building to replace the current undersized courtroom on the 9th floor and relocates the Administrative staff of the HC Tax Office that currently occupies part of the 1st floor to the 7th floor.
The additional funding authorization is needed for: (1) additional owner's contingency due to higher bids (2) additional audio/visual equipment to support streaming services, (3) additional cost for in-scope furniture, fixtures and equipment.
Project Scope:
The original scope of the project includes:
1. Commissioners Court Courtroom Renovation: scope includes increased seating capacity for the audience in the court, providing an area dedicated for press and equipment, large and small conference rooms, a pre-function lobby, improving the 1st floor restrooms, a security desk, and necessary upgrades to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and communications i...

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