Title
Resolution Authorizing Change Order in the Amount of $80,000 for Contract 2019-001 with Blythe Construction, Inc. for Resurfacing of Streets
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Department: Engineering & Inspections
Council Districts: All
Council Priority: Maintain Infrastructure and Provide Sustainable Growth Opportunities
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 2019-001 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 $80,000.
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 3, 2019 and the contract was awarded to Blythe Construction, Inc. (Charlotte, NC) with a bid of $7,820,871.52.
Due to the budget, the bid amount was negotiated to $6,989,313.86.
The M/WBE utilization goal was MBE 5.0% and WBE 5.0%.
The contractor’s commitment is MBE 5.0% and WBE 5.0%.
This change order work consists of adding the resurfacing of Walker Avenue from Tate Street to Fulton Street. Also, includes the concrete curb ramps along this same segment.
The original contract amount is $6,989,313.86 and approval of this change order request in the amount of $80,000 will make the new contract value $7,069,313.86.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funds for this construction contract and the change order are budgeted in:
Account # 503-7029-07.5611 $80,000
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Departments of Engineering & Inspections and Field Operations recommend that City Council approve this change order for $80,000 on contract 2019-001 to Blythe Construction, Inc.