Title
An ordinance approving change order #3 to the contract with Miles Excavation, Inc. for the Highway 50 Watermain, Blackwell to Harris project, an increase of $39,549.93 for a revised contract price of $687,556.17. (PWC 6-19-18)
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Issue/Request:
An ordinance approving change order #3 to the contract with Miles Excavation, Inc. for the Highway 50 Watermain, Blackwell to Harris project, for an increase of $39,549.93 for a revised contract price of $687,556.17.
Key Issues:
• Existing field conditions for two connection points did not match what was shown in the plans and specifications. As a result, a redesign of the two connections was required.
• Due to the exploratory nature of work necessary to expose the existing system, it was agreed to complete this work on a force account basis.
• Change Order #3 also provides for several contract adjustments necessary to match existing field conditions.
Proposed City Council Motion:
First Motion: I move for a second reading of an ordinance approving Change Order #3 to the contract with Miles Excavation, Inc. for the Highway 50 Watermain, Blackwell to Harris project, an increase of $39,549.93 for a revised contract price of $687,556.17.
Second Motion: I move for adoption of an ordinance approving change order #3 to the contract with Miles Excavation, Inc. for the Highway 50 Watermain, Blackwell to Harris project, an increase of $39,549.93 for a revised contract price of $687,556.17.
Background:
While the contractor was excavating to make the connections to the existing system, it was determined the existing system did not match what was shown on the project plans. Additionally, it was determined a redesign of the connections was required in order to remove old and unnecessary infrastructure. While there are contract unit prices that cover the work necessary to complete the connections, it was agreed that the exploratory nature of the work was not consistent with the work described in the contract. For this reason, it was agreed the work would proceed on a Force Account basis as described in the contract documents.
This Change Order also provides for several routine adjustments necessary to match existing field conditions.
Presenter
Dena Mezger, Director of Public Works
Recommendation
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of an ordinance approving change order #3 to the contract with Miles Excavation, Inc. for the Highway 50 Watermain, Blackwell to Harris project, an increase of $39,549.93 for a revised contract price of $687,556.17.
Committee Recommendation
Committee Recommendation: The Public Works Committee voted unanimously 4-0 to recommend to City Council approval of an ordinance approving change order #3 to the contract with Miles Excavation, Inc. for the Highway 50 Watermain, Blackwell to Harris project, an increase of $39,549.93 for a revised contract price of $687,556.17.