Title
Resolution Authorizing Change Order# 2, in the Amount of $227,750.42, in Contract No. 2009-003 --U-5306A, with Yates Construction Company for Battleground Avenue (US 220) at Cone Boulevard Intersection Improvements
Body
Council Priority: Maintain Infrastructure and Provide Sustainable Growth Opportunities
Department: Engineering & Inspections
Council District: 3
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Chris Spencer 433-7218
Contact 2 and Phone: Kenney McDowell 373-2302
PURPOSE:
City Council approval is requested for a change order#2 to Contract 2009-003 for the Battleground Avenue (US 220) at Cone Boulevard Intersection Improvements. In order to complete the work required under the contract, approval is required for this change order, with Yates Construction Company, in the amount of $227,750.42.
BACKGROUND:
This work consists of all labor, equipment, and materials required for installation of roadway improvements: unclassified excavation, storm drainage, asphalt paving, pavement markings, and erosion control; along with ADA compliant concrete curb cuts and driveways. The contract was awarded to Yates Construction Company with a bid of $2,604,101.93.
The additional costs are due to significant overrun in quantities for asphalt resulting from scope changes requested by the NCDOT.
The contractor's DBE participation for the Construction Phase services was 27%. The type of work performed under this change order has no DBE participation.
This contract is subject to 100% reimbursement by the FHWA/NCDOT.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funds for this change order are budgeted in the following accounts:
471-4502-23.6014 A17135 $227,750.42 2008 Transportation Bond Fund
Staff will seek to secure additional grant funding to offset the additional expenses.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Departments of Engineering & Inspections and Transportation recommend that City Council approve this change order#2 in the amount of $227,75...
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