Report Prepared by: Paul Flores, EIT, Assistant Engineer
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SUBJECT: Approval of Additional Contingency in the Amount of $36,300 for Additional Work Which is Reflected in Change Orders 1 and 2 with New Century Construction & Consulting Inc., for the Ada Givens Pool Restroom Rehabilitation Project Number CP220011 to Close out the Project
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an increase to the contingency in the amount of $36,300 for Project No. CP220011 - Ada Givens Pool Restroom Rehabilitation. This will be the final increase to close out the project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Final Change Orders 1 and 2 with New Century Construction & Consulting Inc., with an increase in contingency of $36,300 for a total contingency amount of $43,300, which is approximately 18.6% of the original contract amount; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions other than recommended by staff (identify specific findings and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items (specific items to be addressed in the motion); or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Article XI, Section 1109 - Contracts on Public Works
Merced Municipal Code Chapter 3.04, Article IV - Public Works Contracts.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2023-24 and 2024-25 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
On June 05, 2023, City Council awarded the Ada Givens Pool Restroom Rehabilitation project to New Century Construction & Consulting Inc., in the amount of $195,550.00 with $1,992.00 set for engineering testing and inspections, and total contingency amount of $7,000.00. This totaled $204,542.00 of funds allocated to the project.
As construction started, additional funds were required to account for changes needed to complete the project, described below. To cover the additional expenses, the City allocated an additional $71,700.00 of Measure Y funds during the 24/25 fiscal year budget to pay for the changes and engineering charges.
The contracted work completed consisted of remodeling both boys and girls restrooms, which includes: new fixtures, partitions, entry doors, ADA compliance, drinking fountain, pool drain, water heater, gate entry doors, and new showers.
The change orders total the amount of $43,300.00, which is $36,300.00 over the contingency amount of $7,000.00. This increase will be the final increase to close out the project and is due to the following items:
Change Order #1
1. Additional cost for insurance requirements
Change Order #2:
1. Reinforcement for concrete deck,
2. Painting of exterior,
3. Expansion joint and caulking within new deck around pool,
4. Revision to existing metal screen covers in both restrooms,
5. Anti-theft screens placed around new gate entries,
6. Modification to new partitions to ensure ADA compliance,
7. Change of pipe material from PVC to Copper,
8. Change from a concrete finish to tile within the showers, and,
9. Addition of ADA ramps into the showers.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
Project CP220011 was established as a Capital Improvement Project to be funded by the General Fund, Measure Y, and Parks & Community Services CIP Fund. There is sufficient funding in the project to complete these two change orders.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Original Contract
2. Contract Change Order 1
3. Contract Change Order 2