Report Prepared by: John C. Sagin, Jr., AIA, Principal Architect
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SUBJECT: Increase Contingency Percentage for the Public Works Corp Yard Fleet Shop Upgrade Project 114060
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorizes the City Manager to approve change orders to the construction contract for the Public Works Corp Yard Fleet Shop Upgrade Project 114060 for up to 50% of the original contract amount, not to exceed $96,709.80.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $77,368.00 to Fleet Capital Improvement Account 670-1103-637.65-00 Project 114060 from the unappropriated, unreserved fund balance; and,
B. Approving a contingency percentage not to exceed 50% of the original construction contract, amount not to exceed $96,709.80, for the Public Works Corp Yard Fleet Shop Upgrade Project 114060; and,
C. Authorizing the City manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 50% of the total contract.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions other than recommended by staff; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future City Council meeting.
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
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The project scope for the Public Works Corp Yard Fleet Shop Upgrade Project 114060 consists, in general, of the removal of existing concrete valley gutter, concrete and AC pavement, as well as the installation of a new storm drain manhole, storm drain pipe, channel drain, and approximately 10,563 square feet of concrete slab.
Construction began in January 2016. During the course of construction, there have been a few changes due to unforeseen existing field discover...
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