Report Prepared by: Paul Flores, EIT, Assistant Engineer
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SUBJECT: Approval of Additional Contingency in the Amount of $4,446.70 for Additional Work Which is Reflected in the Final Change Order with Redstone Construction, Inc., for the (CMAQ) Sidewalks Along S. R Street, S. S Street, S. T Street and Stuart Drive, Project Number CP190069 to Close out the Project
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an increase to the contingency in the amount of $4,446.70 for Project No. CP190069 - (CMAQ) Sidewalks Along S. R Street, S. S Street, S. T Street and Stuart Drive. This will be the final increase to close out the project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Final Change Order with Redstone Construction, Inc., with an increase in contingency of $4,446.70 for a total contingency amount of $87,731.70, which is approximately 10.54% 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, and Merced Municipal Code Chapter 3.04, Article IV - Public Works Contracts.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2023-24 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
On November 7, 2022, Council awarded the (CMAQ) Sidewalks Along S. R Street, S. S Street, S. T Street and Stuart Drive project to Redstone Construction Inc., in the amount of $832,845.00 with a 10% contingency of $83,284.50.
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