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Atirard ofConvenhon Center DesignBsnlding- lgreerrrent 'Page invited to an interview with the panel. Those firms were Turner Construction Company (Turner), Bayley Construction and Austin Commercial. At the conclusion of the selection process, Turner was recommended as the most qualified entity to achieve the objectives set forth in the RFP and provides the "best value" to the City. Staff has negotiated the following scope of work for a price of $30,750,000 (Exhibit B): • The addition of 36,900 square feet of space including approximately 20,900 sf on the plaza level and approximately 16,000 sf on the main level to include: • renovation of existing foyer and mezzanine to add 9,072 sf of divisible space to Ben Lewis Hall, bringing the total exhibit hall to 30,000 sf • New 4,000 square -foot ballroom on the plaza level • approximately 7,000 sf of Concourse /Pre - function area adjacent to exhibit halls • up to ten (10) meeting rooms on both the plaza and main levels • Renovation and expansion of the existing kitchen from approximately 6,000 sf to 8,500 sf. • Renovation of the existing Raincross Ballroom. • Additional service corridors at new and existing areas, and additional storage space. • New roofing and building seismic upgrades. • Renovation and /or replacement of existing Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems. • Additional restrooms. • Additional 3,000 sf administrative offices and board room. • New roof, finishes, materials, furnishings, fixtures and equipment. • Demolition of existing parking structure (elevated deck) and creation of new plaza and street level improvements including: o Military heritage area o Shade trees o New hardscape o Lawn area o New landscaping and lighting o ADA accessibility on Third and Fifth streets and Marriott Hotel o Amphitheater with concrete steps, grass and stage with shade structure o Half- circle vehicular drop off on Fifth Street o Flag poles The previous preliminary conceptual plans suggested vacating Fifth Street to make room for the new expansion. However, after further review and consideration of site conditions it was proposed by Turner, as well as other RFP respondents, that the most suitable and economically feasible expansion was north of the existing building. By not vacating Fifth Street, the City will save money on street improvements and the relocation of existing utility lines. The current conceptual plans were shared with the Convention Center Stakeholders group which includes the three downtown hotels, Riverside Downtown Partnership, Chamber of Commerce and Convention Center operator and they universally supported the proposal. The substantial completion of the Project is 750 calendar days (approximately 25 months) from execution of the Design /Build Agreement. It is anticipated the Project will be substantially completed by late fall 2013. In order to promote the employment of local residents, the selected design /build firm will use its best efforts to actively recruit and employ skilled craft workers located within a twenty five -mile (25 mile) radius of the project site to comprise at least fifty percent (50 %) of its work force. Also, in order to 12 -3