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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER BA
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 4, 2012
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR
EXTERIOR RENOVATION OF THE ARPCO BUILDING
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a contract with MP Custom Fab for exterior
renovation of the Arpco Building to resemble the historic Grapevine Ice Company
Building in the amount of $65,975.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding is available in account 179 -79173 Grapevine Ice House Renovation Capital
Project Fund.
BACKGROUND:
Request for proposals were issued at the request of Grapevine Convention & Visitors
Bureau Staff for renovation of the exterior of the Arpco Building at 205 West Hudgins
Street. The building exterior would be renovated to resemble the Historic Grapevine Ice
Company Building and serve as the museum for the Grapevine Historical Society.
Proposal documents prepared by Hennessey Engineering Company, Inc. were issued
by staff to eight contractors. Two contractors submitted incomplete bids.
Funds for the project are available through the Capital Project Fund. The MP Custom
Fab price includes galvanized metal framing, exterior wood siding, soffit, painting,
windows, doors, waterproofing, insurance requirements and rental equipment. This
contract provides the Grapevine Ice Company facade and exterior walls of the building.
(See attachment A). Interior demolition is now complete and interior floor, walls, ceiling,
lighting and HVAC will begin in February and be completed by April 301h. Projected
opening is mid summer 2013.
Staff recommends approval.
WDK
November 29, 2012 (9:35AM)
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