Title
Resolution Authorizing Change Order #2, in the Amount of $180,560.00, for Contract 2009-056 with Yates Construction Company, Inc. for the Downtown Greenway Phase 2 EL-5101 DJ
Body
Council Priority: Maintain Infrastructure and Provide Sustainable Growth Opportunities
Department: Engineering & Inspections
Council District: 2
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Mike Borchers, 373-2494
Contact 2 and Phone: Kenney McDowell, 373-2302
PURPOSE:
City Council approval is requested for a change order to Contract 2009-06 for the Downtown Greenway Phase 2 EL-5101 DJ. To account for the replacement of two existing large water valves along Murrow Boulevard, approval is required for this change order, with Yates Construction Company, Inc. for $180,560.00.
BACKGROUND:
This work consists of all labor, equipment, and materials for the replacement of an existing large water valve located near the Gorrell Street water tank as well as for the replacement of an existing large water valve located at the intersection of Murrow Boulevard and East Market Street.
The additional costs are due to the addition of work outside the original scope of work. The current contract amount is $10,063,289.60. The approval of change order #2 is for $180,560.00 With this change order amount of $180,560.00, this will make the new contract value $10,243,849.60.
Because this project is predominantly funded though the NC Department of Transportation, the project is required to comply with the Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Program which supersedes the City M/WBE Program. In accordance with the DBE guidelines, Yates Construction, Inc. made a commitment of 9.6% DBE participation.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funding for this change order will come from Water Resources account 503-7029-01.5615 in the amount of $180,560.00. A budget adjustment is needed to use this account.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Engineering & Inspections and Water Resources Dep...
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