Report Prepared by: Joel D. Svendsen., PE - Associate Engineer
Title
SUBJECT: Consider Increasing the Construction Contingency Percentage for the Waste Water Treatment Plant Headworks Corrosion Control Project 116018
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorizes approval to increase the construction contingency from 10% to 15% of the original construction contract award amount, for a total of up to $13,557.85 of additional work.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion increasing the contingency up to 15% for the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) Headworks Corrosion Control Project 116018; and, authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to sign 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 Fiscal Year 2016-17 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The construction work consists, in general, of the installation of an odor control system, including concrete pad, structural supports for ductwork, all the required electrical work, including the connection of all drains and water supply lines. All work is being performed at the Merced Waste Water Treatment Plant within the City of Merced.
On June 20, 2016, the City Council awarded the project to the lowest bidder, Richard Townsend Construction, in the amount of $90,385.65. At that time, the following Construction Budget was approved:
Construction
$ 90,385.65
Contingency (10%)
$ 9,038.50
Construction E...
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