The FY 24/25 CIP includes two projects for the Prairie Center for the Arts (PCA) to upgrade the interior finishes and theatre lobby area. The first is identified as the Theatre Sound/Light Project meant to provide sound and light separation from the lobby area into the theatre during performances. Staff developed construction drawings for modified walls, doors, and curtains at the entry to the theatre. Additionally, a permanent concession stand is proposed for the lobby. The design is included with this agenda item.
The contract for the construction of the walls, doors and concession modifications was priced through a purchasing cooperative with BEAR Construction. The work includes several trades that need to be coordinated including carpentry, electric, plumbing, millwork, painting, and door hardware contractors. BEAR Construction provided a cost of $129,600 to complete all the work on the design drawings except the flooring and baseboards. The flooring scope will be accomplished by a different contractor. There are two accounts for the two projects. The total cost of both lobby projects are under the total budgeted amount.
In FY 23/24, BEAR Construction completed the roof structure replacement at Well Station 15 that included many of the same trades as required for this project. Staff was very happy with the management of that project and is confident they can replicate those efforts at the PCA. The timeframe for completion of this work is limited, having to be completed between December 23rd and January 16th in order to not impact the PCA schedule. BEAR Construction offers the Village the best opportunity to meet those restrictive timelines. For these reasons, Staff recommends the construction portion of the PCA lobby remodel to BEAR Construction through the Choice Partners Cooperative.