Decisions

1)         That, Tower Asphalt Ltd be awarded the contract to carry out the following:

            a)         Renew all roof water proofing, roof insulation and rooflights

            b)         Replacement of rooflight opening cladding (which is required to be replaced to facilitate replacement of the rooflights and removal of asbestos to such openings).

            c)         Investigatory works to timber infill panel walls in conjunction with EFDC              Building Control.

            Findings of such investigation to form potential basis for further works that                 would be procured separately from the works referred to herein.

That all cladding works referred to within the tender document other than b) and c) above are to be excluded from the works. This is due to main areas of front canopy and covered walkway cladding currently being in an acceptable condition.

The Timber infill panel wall cladding condition is not as good as the main canopy and covered walkway area cladding but is in an acceptable condition. If this area deteriorates in near future the works to such area can be procured separately to the works described herein.

That the above is in satisfaction of EFDC Planned Maintenance Programme for EFDC commercial units (except for excluded works to cladding to canopy and covered walkway as referred to above).

That the above is to be carried out by Tower Asphalt Ltd for the tendered sum of £301,475.00+vat.

The aforementioned tendered sum being the lowest economically advantageous tender received; and   

2)         That, should it not be possible to enter into contract with Tower Asphalt Ltd      that MJ (Construction & Roofing) Group Ltd. be awarded the contract as a                      reserve contractor, being the second most economically advantageous                                   tender received, with a tender sum of £327,638.50+vat; and

3)         That the contract issued for the works is to be a lump sum contract. 

(1)   To approve the proposed administrative fees in relation to cycle storage provided by the Council on its HRA Council housing estates.

(2)   That where cycle storage is provided on HRA Council housing estates, subject to eligibility, applicants enter into a cycle store agreement with the Council providing secure cycle parking for the duration of the agreement.

(3)   That an initial charge of £34.50 be levied per agreement, to cover the cost of the key and which includes a £10 refundable deposit on safe return of that key at the end of the agreement.

(4)   That in subsequent years, holders of cycle store agreements be charged£20 per year for use of the cycle store, which will be reviewed annually in line with the Council’s other non-statutory fees and charges.