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Cheatham County authorizes mayor to sign MBI contract for Sycamore Square tenant improvements
Summary
Commissioners approved the mayor’s signature on an MBI proposal to perform tenant improvements at Sycamore Square for the Election Office and UT Extension (about 5,000 sq ft). The packet includes an MBI proposal detailing scope and fees.
Cheatham County commissioners approved a motion authorizing County Mayor Kerry McCarver to sign a contract with MBI Companies for tenant improvements at Sycamore Square to house the Election Office and the UT Extension. The motion (moved by Diana Lovell, seconded by David Anderson) passed by roll call 12–0 on Sept. 19, 2022.
The meeting packet contains an MBI proposal dated Sept. 7, 2022 that describes the planned tenant improvements as approximately 5,000 square feet divided between the Election Commission (about 2,000 sq ft) and the UT Extension (about 3,000 sq ft). MBI’s scope in the packet covers architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and fire-protection services, permitting and bidding assistance, and a proposed lump-sum fee of $107,500 broken down across phases (10% data collection, 30% design, 30% construction documents, 5% bidding, 25% construction-phase services), with permitting included and additional services billed separately. The proposal anticipates surveys, two planning meetings, two schematic options, and coordination for electrical, mechanical and fire-alarm work necessary for the tenant buildouts.
The resolution as recorded authorized the mayor’s signature on the contract and invited any questions by the mayor during the meeting. The packet materials and contract template referenced an AIA B101 agreement as the standard contract form to be used between the county and the architect. The commission’s approval was recorded by roll call as 12 Yes, 0 No.
