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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Daniel Barreiro, Chief Community Services Officer
DATE: February 15, 2016
SUBJECT:
Approval of change order number one for RFP 15-39 awarded to Bluestone Design Build for exhibit design/build services for the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Memorial Museum in the amount of $52,586.
PURPOSE:
The change order will be instrumental in completing the Angel Room and enhancing the overall experience of museum patrons. The change order includes three separate scopes of work. Alternate #1 includes three large graphic interpretive panels ($36,694) that will complete the case work in the Angel Room. These panels will replace six full display cases with an estimated cost of $30,000 each. Alternate #2 two large introductory panels ($4,750). The large introductory panels will provide an overview of the GAR. Alternate #3 includes lower level signage ($11,142). The lower level / basement signage includes 10 facts of war interpretive panels and 1 interior GAR building exhibit plan for the elevator. The main entrance of the GAR is from the lower level. Alternate #3 will transform the unfinished basement area into an inviting space. All three change orders are intended to provide an enhanced experience of the GAR completed and uncompleted spaces.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council approve resolution R15-159 for RFP 15-39 awarding a contract to Bluestone Design Build for design/build services for the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Museum in the Amount of $246,000 on June 23, 2015. The original contract scope of work included the development of 5-6 display cases. The GAR team began working with Bluestone Design Build (BDB) in July 2015. Initial work included exploration of the use of the space, research for exhibits, review of artifacts and storyboard concepts. Latter work included the review of exhibit options including short and long range plans. Bluestone Design Build was asked to explore ideas that would ...
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