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Discussion and Possible Approval of Task Order No. 33 under Services Agreement No. AGR 22-18a with All Rite Construction in the Amount of $3,673,522.86 plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax for the Betty Ehart Senior Center HVAC Replacement Project and Establish a Project Budget in the Amount of $5,000,000
Recommended Action
I move that Council approve Task Order No. 33 under Services Agreement No. AGR 22-18a with All Rite Construction in the amount of $3,673,522.86 plus applicable Gross Receipts Tax for the Betty Ehart Senior Center HVAC Replacement Project and Establish a Project Budget in the Amount of $5,000,000.
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council approve the motion as presented.
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The Betty Ehart Senior Center (BESC) is a County owned facility operated by the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO). At this facility LARSO offers Nutritional Services, Health & Wellness programs, Adult Day Out Program, Social & Creative Arts, Case Management, and Transportation to its members (adults aged 55 and older).
After 28 years of service, the BESC requires renovations and upgrades to improve comfort, energy efficiency, accessibility, and functional environment for LARSO members and staff. These needs have been identified by Staff, LARSO, and highlighted by the Facility Condition Assessment conducted by the County in 2022. The scope of these renovations and upgrades includes the replacement of the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning system (HVAC), replacement of windows and doors to improve climate control and energy efficiency, various ADA upgrades, and updating building finishes.
Due to the complexities of scheduling the project, the associated lead times with the manufacture and delivery of HVAC mechanical equipment and accommodating senior services during construction, the design effort was split into two phases. The first design phase includes replacement of the HVAC system, associated electri...
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