Title
Spectrum Center Architectural Amendment #1
Action
Action:
Approve contract amendment #1 for $475,000 to LS3P Associates, Ltd for architectural services for the Spectrum Center Upgrades.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
William Haas, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
§ On November 24, 2014, City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with AECOM in the amount of $2,300,000 for design services for capital repairs and improvements to the Spectrum Center.
§ Over the past three years, work has been assigned to the design team on a task order basis. Construction has occurred each summer and completed prior to the Hornets season beginning.
§ On June 30, 2017, AECOM assigned the contract to LS3P Associates, Ltd, a design firm located in Charlotte. AECOM had been performing much of the design work in its Kansas City office but agreed it was more cost-effective to assign contract responsibilities to LS3P, who had previously been a sub-consultant to AECOM. Through this assignment, AECOM transitioned to a sub-consultant role under LS3P.
§ This amendment is needed to design the remaining projects planned over the next two years; such as repairs to the plumbing system, and modifications to the large restaurant on the Founders level to make it more accessible to all patrons in the building.
§ Recent repairs and improvements include refurbishment of interior finishes, replacement of the center-hung scoreboard, upgrades to two small restaurants, suite renovations, mechanical/electrical system upgrades, and the relocation of the ticket office and team store.
§ On September 8, 2014, City Council approved a five-year, $27,500,000 capital repair and improvement plan to the Spectrum Center.
§ In addition to the $27,500,000 from the City’s Tourism Fund, the Charlotte Hornets contributed $1,800,000 for the renovation of the premium suites.
§ The total value of this contract, including contract amendment #1, is $2,775,000 and is available in the project budget.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Tourism Operating Fund
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