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Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Quantity Adjustment/Change Order No. 6 with Cash Construction Company, Inc. for the Northeast Downtown Infrastructure Improvements Project.
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The Northeast Downtown Infrastructure Improvements project involved the installation of new water and wastewater lines, installation of a new storm water system, construction of an underground dry utility duct bank, and construction of right-of-way (ROW) improvements needed in the northeast downtown area. The project area included two blocks of East Austin Avenue and East Liberty Street between Mays Street and Sheppard Street. The project also included Lampasas Street and Sheppard Street between East Liberty Street and East Austin Avenue.
In September 2020, the City received six bids for the Northeast Downtown Infrastructure Improvements project, and awarded the contract in October 2020 to Cash Construction, Inc. for $7,823,780. There were several Quantity Adjustments/Change Orders over the course of the project that was completed and accepted by the City around December 2022.
QA/CO No. 6 is for final bid item quantity and change order adjustments including additional fine grading, existing sidewalk replacement along Austin Street, handrails, and mortar rock wall. QA/CO No. 6 is in the amount of $640,621.41 which will increase the final contract price for the project to $9,708,391.46. With approval of this final QA/CO No. 6, the City will be ready to close out the contract.
Cost: $640,621.41
Source of Funds: RR Transportation and Economic Development Corporation (Type B), Self-Financed Wastewater Construction, Self-Financed Water Construction