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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #7 TO THE CONTRACT WITH MIDWEST HEAVY CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. FOR THE JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, AN INCREASE OF $198,936.72 FOR A REVISED CONTRACT PRICE OF $6,479,099.95.
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Key Issues:
· A significant amount of unsuitable material was discovered within the project limits, which had to be hauled off and replaced with contractor furnished borrow material.
· Utility delays early in the project necessitated significant changes to the phasing of the project in order to keep the project moving. These changes required additional traffic control to account for the Scherer Road connection between Market Street and Jefferson Street, which was constructed well ahead of the original plan.
· Change Order #7 also provides for multiple 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 #7 TO THE CONTRACT WITH MIDWEST HEAVY CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. FOR THE JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, AN INCREASE OF $198,936.72 FOR A REVISED CONTRACT PRICE OF $6,479,099.95.
SECOND MOTION: I move for approval of AN ORDINANCE APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #7 TO THE CONTRACT WITH MIDWEST HEAVY CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. FOR THE JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, AN INCREASE OF $198,936.72 FOR A REVISED CONTRACT PRICE OF $6,479,099.95.
Background:
During construction of the project, it was anticipated that dirt excavated from high areas would be available to fill low areas. As the material was excavated, however, it was discover to be unsuitable for fill due to the high organic content of the soil. Once the contractor removed the unsuitable material, the project was surveyed to determine how much material was necessary to complete construction. Once this was determined, the contractor furnished the material required to complete the project.
Early in the project, there were many utility conflicts, which r...
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