Professional Services Agreement - American Structurepoint, Inc - Morris Theater Emergency Plaster Work

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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION OF ENGINEERING TO: Board of Public Works Linda M. Martin, Clerk FROM: Alicia Czarnecki SUBJECT: Project No. 118-094 Morris Emergency Plaster Work DATE: October 1, 2018 Emergency work was completed at the Morris Performing Arts Center in order to secure the ceiling and gain occupancy approval after plaster fell from the rim of the main dome. Brief Description: On Tuesday, August 28, 2018, a three foot piece of decorative plaster was found broken into many pieces on the Mezzanine Level of the Morris Performing Arts Center after falling from the rim of the main dome in the ceiling. No one was injured by the falling pieces as the theatre was empty. The Morris Performing Arts Center, which is 97 years old, has not had a failure like this in the past to the knowledge of the staff and has not had a failure since the one on August 28t". The Morris staff called the City Engineering department who came to the Morris along with outside engineers to review the damage and visually inspect the failed area. Upon further and additional inspections, both visual, drone and tactile, additional areas of concern were noted and the Morris staff was advised to not occupy the same until the area was either remediated or protected by a suspended net. In accordance with IC 5-22-10-4, an emergency purchase and work were completed. The major work items include the following: American Structurepoint, Inc., conducted an initial site visit, a site visit to meet with the contractor and discuss the design and installation, and a site visit to inspect the final installed condition. They will prepare a written report with photos summarizing the findings, conclusions and recommendations of initial inspection for insurance purposes. Belfor USA Group, Inc., installation of hanging nets around plaster cornices to guard against additional falling plaster, provide wenches to lift and hold Owner supplied nets in place, cover and protect seating below. IATSE Local #187, seat removal and restore. Service One, Inc., lift rental and delivery.