R2026-59 Resolution Approving Bid with GIVSCO Construction Company for Interior Remodel at 1170 N. Orchard Building

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ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Memo No. 2026-18 March 16`h, 2026 TO: Honorable Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe and City Council FROM: Melissa Hon, City Manager Lacie Elzy, Economic & Community Development Director SUBJECT: Resolution Approving Bid with GIVSCO Construction Company for Interior Remodel at 1170 N. Orchard Building RECOMMENDATION: City staff recommends that City Council approve the attached Resolution accepting the bid from GIVSCO Construction Company for the interior remodel at 1170 N. Orchard and authorizing the issuance of a purchase order. BACKGROUND: City Council previously approved Resolution R2025-284 authorizing an Agreement between Love, Learning, and Laughter Daycare, LLC (LLLD) and the City of Decatur for the property located at 1170 N. Orchard Street. As part of that Agreement,the City committed to completing certain interior remodel work necessary for LLLD to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy and operate the daycare facility. City staff prepared bid specifications for the required interior improvements and solicited bids for the work. GIVSCO Construction Company submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid and is recommended to complete the project. The base bid submitted by GIVSCO Construction Company is $173,000, with a 20%project contingency ($34,600) for potential unforeseen conditions, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $207,600, as reflected in the attached Resolution. The contingency will only be used if necessary and must be approved by City staff in accordance with standard project management procedures. POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: None anticipated. STAFF REFERENCE: Should the City Council have any questions, they may contact Lacie Elzy, at 217-542-3559 or Lelzy@decaturil.gov BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: Funding for this project is available within the previously authorized project budget. Approval of this Resolution will allow staff to issue a purchase order and proceed with the interior remodel work so the facility can move toward occupancy.