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Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Quantity Adjustment/Change Order No. 2 with Cash Construction Company, Inc. for the Northeast Downtown Infrastructure Improvements Project.
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The Northeast Downtown Infrastructure Improvements project involves the installation of new water and wastewater lines, installation of a new stormwater 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 includes two blocks of East Austin Avenue and East Liberty Street between Mays Street and Sheppard Street. The project also includes Lampasas Street and Sheppard Street between East Liberty Street and East Austin Avenue.
The proposed utility and roadway improvements will revitalize the northeast section of downtown Round Rock and support future development. The improvements will also benefit the new library site located in the northeast area with the infrastructure needed to support it.
On September 23, 2020, the department received six bids for the Northeast Downtown Infrastructure Improvements project, and awarded the contract on October 22, 2020 to Cash Construction, Inc. for $7,823,780.
Change Order (CO) No. 1 was for removal and disposal of asbestos concrete water lines along Sheppard Street. CO No. 1 was in the amount of $28,489.20 which increased the contract price to $7,852,269.20.
CO No. 2 is for equipment and labor to install City fiber conduit underground and provide fiber to the new Library site. CO No. 2 is in the amount of $135,567.50 which will increase the contract price to $7,987,836.70.
Cost: $135,567.50
Source of Funds: RR Transportation and Economic Development Corporation (Type B)