SUBJECT:
PRESENTER:
CHAIRLIFT INSTALLATION
August 12, 2002
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Installation of Chairlifts at Bryker Woods Elementary School and
Pearce Middle School
Award of Contract
Edward J. Fuentes, Deputy Superintendent
Bilingual Education and Human Resources Development
Curt Shaw, Director
Construction Management
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Trustees award a contract to Home Elevator of
Texas in the amount of $80,000 for the installation of inclined
chairlifts at Bryker Woods Elementary School and Pearce Middle
School
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The installation of these chairlifts is in response to accessibility
deficiencies, sited by the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation, during their review and inspection of the recent bond
improvements at each school.
The base scope of work at Bryker Woods Elementary School
includes the installation of an inclined wheelchair lift at the existing
stairway, located at the ground-floor classroom wing. The new
inclined lift will provide wheelchair access from the ground-floor
classroom wing to the music/art rooms and restrooms on the lower
level. The design of the lift and platform will not restrict the normal
use of the stairway.
The base scope of work at Pearce Middle School includes the
installation of an inclined wheelchair lift at the existing interior
stairway of the 600-classroom wing. The new inclined lift will
provide wheelchair access from the ground level (upper floor) to the
six classrooms on the lower level. The design of the lift and
platform will not restrict the normal use of the stairway.
Funding for this project will be available through the 1996 Bond
Program.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATIONS
This project was advertised in accordance with state law and Board
policy, and public opening of proposals was held on July 30, 2002,
at the offices of the AISD Construction Management Department.
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This project was bid using the competitive sealed-proposal method.
Recent legislation allows school districts to obtain proposals from
general contractors using this method. The competitive sealedproposal method benefits the owner by allowing discussions,
negotiations, and modifications of a general contractor’s proposal
prior to the award of contract.
Due to the unique nature of this project, only one proposal was
received:
PROPOSER
Home Elevator of TX.
PROPOSAL AMOUNT
Bryker Woods $38,550
Pearce
$41,450
Total: $80,000
The proposal, submitted by Home Elevator of Texas for the
installation of the inclined lifts, appears reasonable and is within the
amount estimated for this work.
Home Elevator of Texas is a local supplier/installer of inclined
wheelchair and platform lifts. Home Elevator has successfully
completed work with Austin ISD with the installation of the inclined
lift at the Baker Administration Center and platform lifts at various
schools throughout the District. Verification of references indicates
the company is qualified to perform the work.
ACTION REQUIRED
Board approval.
CONTACT PERSONS
Edward J. Fuentes
Curt Shaw