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Approval of Task Order No. 21 under Services Agreement No. AGR-22-18a with All-Rite Construction Inc. in the Amount of $372,569.49 plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax for Mesa Public Library Siding Replacement & Wall Repair and Establish a Project Budget in the Amount of $485,000
Recommended Action
I move that Council approve Task Order No. 21 under Services Agreement No. AGR-22-18a with All-Rite Construction Inc. in the Amount of $372,569.49 plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax for Mesa Public Library Siding Replacement & Wall Repair and Establish a Project Budget in the Amount of $485,000.
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council approve the motion as presented.
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The Mesa Public Library building, constructed in 1994, has been a cornerstone of the Los Alamos community for over three decades. Over this period, the building’s siding has been exposed to various weather conditions. This exposure has caused significant fading and deterioration, prompting the need for a replacement.
The original siding, installed during the building’s construction, was replaced in 2011. This initial replacement served the building well, providing durability and protection for 13 years. However, the intense Ultraviolet (UV) exposure in our region and south facing direction of the building has led to severe fading over time, affecting the building’s aesthetic appeal.
Recognizing the need for a more durable and visually appealing solution, Los Alamos County, as part of regular building maintenance and renewal projects, programmed the replacement of the current siding with a new, more-advanced product. County staff conducted an evaluation of different products, and the performance of various siding materials available.
The chosen replacement product is a high-density, color impregnated, fiber cement façade panel that, based on product information, is durable, long-lasting, fire resistant, and not significantly affected by ul...
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