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Resolution Approving Change Order No. 2 in the Amount of $123,145 to Contract 2016-039 with Hazen and Sawyer, PC, for the Townsend Water Treatment Facility Basin and Gravity Filter Improvements Project Construction Administration and Inspection Services
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Department: Water Resources
Council District: 2
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Steven Drew, 373-7893
Contact 2 and Phone: Kristine Williams, 373-2556
PURPOSE:
Water Resources is requesting approval of a change order to the Townsend Water Treatment Facility Basin and Gravity Filter Improvements Project Construction Administration Services Contract 2016-039 to provide additional construction oversight associated with the extended overall construction of the project. In order to oversee the additional field work, approval for a contract change order is requested.
BACKGROUND:
On December 20, 2016 the City authorized professional services construction administration and inspection services contract 2016-039 with Hazen & Sawyer, PC in the amount of $1,537,000 to support the Townsend Water Treatment Facility Basin and Gravity Filter Improvements Project. The original contract provided for onsite observations of the work and field check of materials and equipment for the construction of the proposed infrastructure improvements. Change Order No. 1, approved by City Council on July 18, 2017, adjusted the original estimated construction timeframe from 24 to 27 months. This Change Order (No. 2) will allow the engineering team to extend their onsite observation, evaluation and technical guidance of the work necessary for the completion of the project due to additional extension in the project schedule up to 30 months. This change order also provides an opportunity to continue to increase the MWBE participation on the project. The Construction Administration and Inspection team for the contract includes Hazen & Sawyer, PC, S.L. King and Associates, Inc., and Critek Engineering Group, PC. The original MWBE participation goal for the contract was 17.3%. With this change order, Hazen and Sawyer would like to increase Critek Engineering Group, PC participation to provide additional on-site inspections. The total increase on MBE participation for the change order is 2%. Hazen & Sawyer’s MBE commitment for the overall contract is 19.2 % MBE.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funding in the amount of $123,145 is budgeted in the Water Resources Bond Fund account 515-7025-01.5410. A budget adjustment is necessary to use this account.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Water Resources Department recommends City Council approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $123,145 to contract 2016-039 Hazen & Sawyer, PC for the Townsend Water Treatment Facility Basin and Gravity Filter Improvements Project Construction Administration and Inspection Services Contract 2016-039 to provide additional construction oversight associated with the extended overall construction of the project and the associated budget adjustment.