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Award Contract FC00000162 to Stahl Construction for the HCGC Atrium Window Refurbishment Project, $5,472,030
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the award of Contract FC00000162 to Stahl Construction for the HCGC Atrium Window Refurbishment Project (Sub Project 1010142, Capital Project 1000874), in the amount of $5,472,030 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the county after the performance and payment bonds have been properly executed; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
The current exterior atrium windows at the Hennepin County Government Center are nearly 50 years old and have reached the end of their useful life. Consistent with their age, these windows exhibit poor thermal performance and moisture intrusion resistance compared to modern window systems. This project will include complete replacement of the exterior atrium window glass (north and south sides of the building) and refurbishment of the curtainwall system between the A and C towers. This will result in improved thermal performance, and enhanced water intrusion and air infiltration resistance from new sealing/gasketing. This project will be the second of two window projects for the Government Center. The strip windows in both the A and C towers were recently replaced (Project Number 1008871) with construction being completed in early 2024.
The American Bird Conservatory (ABC) contacted Hennepin County regarding the detrimental effects the Government Center's glass was having on birds based on a study conducted from 2017-2018. Hennepin County consulted with ABC regarding replacement of Government Center's glass. As a result, bird safety glass will be incorporated into the atrium window replacement to minimize bird deaths. Based on the information gathered in the study, it was determined that the office windows on the towers did not pose a significant threat to b...
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