Report Prepared by: Michael R. Beltran II, PE, City Engineer
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SUBJECT: Approval of Additional Contingency in the Amount of $168,558 for Additional Work Which is Reflected in Change Order #3 Associated with the Alpine Dr - G St. to Wainwright Ave. Improvements, Project No. 119006
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an increase to the contingency in the amount of $168,558 for City Project No. 119006 - Alpine Drive, G Street to Wainwright Avenue Improvements.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders up to a total contingency amount of $229,706.03. An increase in contingency of $168,558.
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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 2020-21 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The increase in the contingency for the Alpine Drive - G Street to Wainwright Avenue project by $168,558 is due to the following items:
1. Quantity adjustments;
2. Water service line poly coating and tracer wire;
3. Addition of a sewer line to the project; and,
4. Unstable subgrade throughout the project site after paving had been started.
The above items are addressed in more detail below:
1. Quantity Adjustments - Normally in construction contracts there are quantity adjustments that need to be made to concrete sidewalks, access ramps, driveways, asphalt concrete etc. This project is not ...
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