Title
Resolution Authorizing Change Order in the Amount of $1,200,000 in Contract No. 2010-035 with J. R. Lynch and Sons, Inc. for Cone Boulevard and Nealtown Road Roadway Improvements
Body
Department: Engineering & Inspections
Council District: 2
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Adam Fischer 373-2861
Contact 2 and Phone: Kenney McDowell 373-2302
PURPOSE:
City Council approval is requested for a change order to Contract 2010-035 for the Cone Boulevard and Nealtown Roadway Improvements. In order to complete the work required under the contract, approval is required for this change order, with J. R. Lynch and Sons, Inc., in the amount of $1,200,000.
BACKGROUND:
This work consists of landfill material excavation, storm drainage, pavement, pavement markings, sidewalk, curb and gutter, permanent erosion control measures, and bridge construction. The contract was awarded to J. R. Lynch and Sons, Inc. with a bid of $13,576,870.81. The contractor’s commitment is MBE=7% and WBE=8.5%.
The additional costs are due to: overrun in quantities for bulk asbestos removal, hazardous waste permitting, leachate removal, and various associated items per the added work for value engineering of the landfill excavation method.
The original contract amount is $13,576,870.81 and approval of this change order request in the amount of $1,200,000 will make the new contract value $14,776,870.81.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funding in the amount of $1,200,000 for the change order will come from 471-4502-05.6014 A16064. A budget adjustment will be required to move funds into the appropriate account.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Departments of Engineering & Inspections and Transportation recommend and request that City Council approve this change order in the amount of $1,200,000 on contract 2010-035 and approve the associated budget adjustment.