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2 <br /> DTCC has already signed contracts with MLB Construction Company, the low bidder for the <br /> project. The specifications required that the contractor hold pricing for the alternates for 90- <br /> days past the June 29 bid opening in order for the Commissioners to determine the extent of <br /> additional funding for the sustainable elements. The Alternates funded by the Board will be <br /> incorporated into the Construction Contract with the DTCC as an amendment to the Contract. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: <br /> During long-range capital plan and future debt discussions this past spring, staff identified the <br /> DTCC satellite campus green building initiatives, along with several other County and school <br /> related projects, as either un- or under funded Board priorities. At that time, Commissioners <br /> directed staff to report to the Board at its August 31, 2006 work session regarding the <br /> affordability of all of these projects. Should the Board wish to fund one or more of the <br /> alternates outlined in the chart above, staff will incorporate the corresponding cost into <br /> information being prepared for the August 31, 2006 work session. <br /> The chart below compares the original architect's cast estimates with the actual bid amounts. <br /> Comparison of Sustainable Feature Costs <br /> Sustainable Feature Architect Actual Bid <br /> Estimate <br /> Alternate #2 - Aluminum Light <br /> $42,500 $124,000 <br /> Shelves <br /> Alternate #3 - Photovoltaic Array $30,000 $16,800 <br /> Alternate #4 - Domestic Water $30,000 $35,600 <br /> Solar System <br /> Alternate #5 - Rainwater $120,000 $195,000 <br /> Collection System <br /> Alternate #6 -Waterless Urinals none given $700 <br /> Alternate #7 - Operable Windows none given $36,800 <br /> Alternate #8 - 125 Vehicle Park & $341,000 <br /> Ride Lot(') <br /> Totall $222,500 $749,900 <br /> This bid reflects the total cost of a 125-vehicle Park & Ride Lot and <br /> does not reflect offsetting grant funds ($111,261) or currently available <br /> County pay-as-you-go funds ($50,000) <br /> Park and Ride Lot <br /> The lowest bid received for the 125-vehicle park and ride lot totaled $341,000. The proposed <br /> lot would serve as off-site parking for the County's downtown campus and would be served by a <br /> County operated shuttle service. The County has approximately $161,000 in available <br /> funding to offset the total cost of the park and ride lot. The chart below identifies those <br /> currently available revenues for construction of the park and ride lot: <br />