Res 021-2024 GMP of $16,389,745 for CMAR Memorial Auditorium Renovation 02/20/2024 Resolution No. 21-2024
Resolution authorizing a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of
$16,389,745 in the Construction Manager at Risk contract with
Anthony Inman Construction, Inc. for package #2 associated with
services related to the Memorial Auditorium Building Renovation
project
WHEREAS, The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocated approximately
$29.1 M to the City of Wichita Falls to provide economic relief in areas that were negatively
impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic; and,
WHEREAS, the installation of a new HVAC system to improve indoor air quality,
and reduce transmission of airborne disease in the public assembly building, falls under
the ARPA-eligible categories 1 .4 Prevention and 1 .14 Other / Capital Alteration in
Response; and,
WHEREAS, improving the commercial-use portions of the building, including the
performance space and adjacent support spaces, in order to stimulate the post-pandemic
recovery of local restaurants, bars, and hotels. This falls under the ARPA eligibility
categories 1 .4 Prevention, 2.29 Small Businesses, 2.35 Tourism, and 2.34 NPOs; and,
WHEREAS, renovating the public offices within the facility, including increasing the
number of restroom facilities to accommodate large events, replacing 100-year-old
electrical and plumbing services, and performing necessary asbestos abatement and
ADA compliance measures. This falls under the ARPA eligibility category 6.1 General
Government Services. This will result in a safer, healthier, and more accessible
environment for the public; and,
WHEREAS, City Council passed a non-binding resolution on June 14, 2022,
creating a general plan for the use of ARPA funds; and,
WHEREAS, Memorial Auditorium was constructed in 1927, renovated once in
1964, and in need of renovation of the public spaces and office areas to boost the
economic impact and improve the ability to provide safe social distancing; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council awarded an American Institute of Architects contract
to Bundy, Young, Sims, and Potter Architects to provide professional services to prepare
the necessary documents for the Memorial Auditorium Building renovation; and,
WHEREAS, a Request of Qualification was published in November 2022, where
three submissions were received, and Anthony Inman Construction, Inc. received the
highest rating; and,
WHEREAS, on October 17, 2023 City Council approved an early bid package with
Anthony Inman Construction, Inc. for demolition and asbestos abatement services, as
well as the purchase and installation of the replacement building HVAC system and
electrical switch gear for Memorial Auditorium with an estimated cost of $1 ,984,293 and
delegating evaluation authority to the City Manager to the maximum extent authorized by
Texas Gov't Code § 2269.053; and,
WHEREAS, the guidance from the American Rescue Plan Act allows for the
appropriation of these funds for this purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement, in a form
approved by the City Attorney, for an addendum to the original contract for the guaranteed
maximum price (GMP) for package #2 of $14,405,452 in the Construction Manager at
Risk contract with Anthony Inman Construction, Inc. for a total GMP of$16,389,745 which
includes Packages #1 and #2 for services related to the Memorial Auditorium Building
Renovation project.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 20th day of February 2024.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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City Clerk