Report Prepared by: Rom Robinson, Assistant Engineer, Engineering
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SUBJECT: Approval of Additional Contingency in the Amount of $9,160 for Additional Work Which is Reflected in Contract Change Order No. 2 with American Paving Co. for the G Street Bridge Rail Repair, Project No. CP230066
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an increase to the contingency for additional work to paint the east and west side of the bridge railing and all four streetlights along the G Street bridge in the amount of $9,160 for Project No. CP230066 - G Street Bridge Rail Repair.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the increase in the contingency in the amount of $9,160.00 for Project No. CP230066 - G Street Bridge Rail Repair for the extra work reflected in Contract Change Order No. 2 with American Paving Company; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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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, and Merced Municipal Code Chapter 3.04, Article IV - Public Works Contracts.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2025-26 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
On October 25, 2022, a vehicle accident occurred on the G Street and Bear Creek bridge causing significant damage to portions of the northeast portion of the bridge railing and sidewalk. A temporary fencing was installed for public safety.
On November 4, 2024, Council awarded the contract for Project Number CP230066 - G Street Bridge Repair project in the amount of $148,400.00 to American Paving for the installation of approximately 30 feet of bridge rail and sidewalk repairs.
A credit to the City was issued per Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $1,300 portable changeable message boards due to them not being used.
The extra work consists of painting the existing bridge railing and streetlights to match the new bridge rail repair. The extra work will also enhance the area and perform some much-needed maintenance to the G Street bridge.
Proposed Change Order No. 2
Painting the railing - $30,140.00
Painting the Sternberg Lights - $1,280.00
Total - $31,420.00
Staff is requesting the increase of $9,160.00 to the original contingency amount of $22,260.00, for a total contract contingency amount of $31,420.00, which is approximately 21.17% of the original contract amount.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
Project CP230066 is established as a Capital Improvement Project funded by Local Transportation Funding (LTF) and contains sufficient funds to complete this increase in contingency.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Executed Original Construction Contract
2. Executed Change Order 1
3. Proposed Change Order 2
4. Site Map