Title
Resolution Authorizing Change Order in the Amount of $378,887.22 for Contract No. 2018-001 with Blythe Construction, Inc. for Resurfacing of Streets
Body
Council Priority: Maintain Infrastructure and Provide Sustainable Growth Opportunities
Department: Engineering & Inspections
Council District: All
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Dale Wyrick, 373-2783
Contact 2 and Phone: Kenney McDowell, 373-2302
PURPOSE:
City Council approval is requested for a change order to Contract 2018-001 for the Resurfacing of Streets. In order to complete, the work required under the contract, approval is required for this change order, with Blythe Construction, Inc. for $378,887.22.
BACKGROUND:
This work consists of all labor, equipment, and incidentals required for both demolition and resurfacing of various streets. The bids were opened on January 11, 2018 and the contract was awarded to Blythe Construction, Inc. (Charlotte, NC) with a bid of $7,508,429.60.
The M/WBE utilization goal was MBE 6.0% and WBE 10.0%.
The contractor’s commitment is MBE 6.5% and WBE 10.5%.
During the timeframe of the contract, the liquid asphalt component, of the in-place product, is subject to price fluctuations. This work consists of liquid asphalt cement (AC) adjustments.
The original contract amount is $7,508,429.60 and approval of this change order request in the amount of $378,887.22 will make the new contract value $7,887,316.82.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funds for this construction contract and the change order are budgeted in:
Field Operations Funds 402-4311-01.5611 $378,887.22
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Departments of Engineering & Inspections and Field Operations recommend that City Council approve this change order for $378,887.22 on contract 2018-001 to Blythe Construction, Inc.