REPORT TO STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD
SUBJECT
Title
Report from the Stadium Authority for Action Regarding Stadium Manager's Request to Award Agreement to Blocka Construction Inc. to Replace the Variable Frequency Drives for Cooling Towers and Pumps at Levi's Stadium (Variable Frequency Drive(s) CapEx Project) and Related Budget Amendment
Report
BOARD PILLAR
Ensure Compliance with Measure J and Manage Levi's Stadium
BACKGROUND
On October 8, 2019, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 2005 amending Chapter 17.30 (Stadium Authority Procurement Policy) of the Santa Clara City Code, which rescinded the delegation to the Executive Director to enter into agreements without prior Stadium Authority Board (Board) approval. As a result of Ordinance No. 2005, the Stadium Manager is also required to request Board approval before entering into agreements on behalf of the Stadium Authority. As of the effective date of the Ordinance (November 8, 2019), all Stadium Authority agreements for services, supplies, materials, and equipment require the approval of the Stadium Authority Board.
As the Stadium Manager, Forty Niners Stadium Management Company, LLC, is responsible for maintaining "the Stadium in the Required Condition and operate the Stadium as a quality NFL and multi-purpose public sports, public assembly, exhibit and entertainment facility" as required by the Stadium Management Agreement between the Stadium Authority, Stadium Manager, and Forty Niners SC Stadium Company (StadCo).
The Stadium Manager is requesting approval for the following actions related to the Variable Frequency Drive(s) Capital Expense (CapEx) Project:
1. Award a one-time agreement to Blocka Construction Inc. in the amount of $118,000 to replace the variable frequency drive for cooling towers and pumps at Levi's Stadium;
2. Approve a budget amendment to increase the total budget amount for this CapEx project by $22,434, from $107,366 to $129,800. The Stadium Authority FY 2023/24 CapEx Budget includ...
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