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Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Quantity Adjustment/Change Order No. 5 with DeNucci Constructors, LLC for the University Boulevard Widening - IH 35 to Sunrise Road Project.
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The City entered into a contract with DeNucci Constructors to widen University Blvd. and an NTP was issued with a date of November 10th, 2020.
In the course of performing the job tasks a conflict with the City's 12-inch water line was discovered. In Change Order No. 1 DeNucci Contractors lowered approximately 40 linear feet of the ductile water line. A fire hydrant was also removed and replaced with a new hydrant. The Quantity Adjustments were in the amount of $9,378.05 and the Change Order amount is $32,468.55 for a total contract adjustment of $41,846.55.
In Change Order No. 2, DeNucci lowered and rebuilt the irrigation system running behind the ICU Building during the construction of the cut through street. New irrigation wiring,testing and fittings were used. Also in this Change Order DeNucci Contractors lowered an 8-inch waterline that was in conflict with a storm sewer line. The contractor installed 24 feet of Ductile Iron water line in solid rock and used MJ fittings to replace the line and tie-in to the existing water line. Thus removing the conflict. The amount of this Change Order is $25,960.51.
The original contract amount is $12,028,913.00.The cumulative total for QA/CO No. 1 and No. 2 on this project is $67,807.06 which represents a 0.56% increase in the initial contract amount. Change Order No. 3 was for additional erosion logs to prevent sedimentation near the creek. It also includes 3-inch conduit overruns in the amount of $65,429.00. The plans called for boring the conduit but the contractor was able to open cut the trenches and 3-inch conduit was installed. The combined amount of this Change Order and Quantity Adjustment is $74,163.29 bringing the total contract to $12,170,883.35.
Change Order No. 4 includes the Street Lighting System for University Boulevard. Luminaire poles, bases. conduit runs with wire, boxes, arms and LED heads, foundations and installation is included in this Change Order. This will be the City's System when it is all completed. The cost for this lighting system is $135,927.77. This will increase the contract price to $12,306,811.12.
Change Order #5 includes the addition of two new fire hydrants in new locations and new 6-inch gate valves. Also included in this change order is the moving of a water service line and meter for the BBVA Bank and another fire hydrant at Cypress and University Blvd. Also the addition of directional arrows on the pavement to aid the traveling public. The total for this change order and quantity adjustment is $67,946.19 bringing the total contract price to $ 12,374,757.31.
Cost: $67,946.19
Source of Funds: RR Transportation and Economic Development Corporation