In 2013, the City of Yakima (City) contracted with BOR Architects for a life-safety review throughout the City’s Capitol Theatre. From that evaluation, a number of recommendations by BOR Architects were made and several have been acted upon based on budget availability.
In 2020, the City of Yakima contracted with Leslie Engineering to perform a structural analysis to determine capacity of structural elements and egress stairs attachment supports. It was determined that repairs could be made to strengthen the stairs and supports. After review by Capitol Theatre and City staff, it was recognized that while the egress stairs could be repaired, the exterior stairs should be replaced and Leslie Engineers should continue with design of replacement stairs. The design work has been completed.
City staff used the state bidding process to advertise for bids. Two (2) contractors submitted bids with M. Sevigny Construction of Yakima submitting the lowest bid of $190,608. Attached for City Council review is the contract with M. Sevigny Construction in an amount not to exceed $190,608. The Capitol Theatre Company Board is funding the replacement of the exterior egress stairs. Construction will occur later this summer. |