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Resolution to approve a contract with Talaske for providing audio/visual design and construction oversight for the New Department of Public Works Facility located at 1906 S. 53rd St., in an amount not to exceed $21,000.
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WHEREAS, the City of West Allis is constructing a new public works facility at 1906 S. 53rd St.; and,
WHEREAS, the new facility needs audio/visual equipment for operations in the facility; and,
WHEREAS, the City solicited proposals for design and construction oversight services for said audio/visual equipment and received two proposals from reputable firms; and,
WHEREAS, the proposal from Talaske was found to be more comprehensive and inclusive of necessary services providing a higher confidence that the cost provided is all inclusive of all costs necessary to design and provide construction oversight for the audio/visual system as reviewed by City Engineer, IT Director, and Director of Public Works; and,
WHEREAS, the proposal from Talaske is of a higher cost than the other proposal; and,
WHEREAS, the City Engineer recommends the City enter into a professional services contract to expedite the design and construction work of the new Public Works Facility.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of West Allis that it hereby approves a contract with Talaske for providing audio/visual design and oversight services at the new Public Works Facility located at 1906 S. 53rd St., in an amount not to exceed $21,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney be and is hereby authorized to make such non-substantive changes, modifications, additions and deletions to and from the various provisions of the contract, including any and all attachments, exhibits, addendums and amendments, as may be necessary and proper to correct inconsistencies, eliminate ambiguity and otherwise clarify and supplement said provisions to preserve and maintain the general intent thereof, and to prepare and deliver such other and further documents as may be reasonably necessary to complete the transactions contemplated therein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Engineer are authorized, on behalf of the City, to execute the aforesaid contract documents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funding is appropriated from an allocation from federal ARPA grant, cash on hand in capital projects and utility funds as well as debt financing. Costs will be charged under project number NEWDPW, unless otherwise assigned by the Finance Department.
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