HomeMy WebLinkAbout9 District Pipeline Replacement Agenda Item # 9
Memorandum
To: Board of Directors
From: Neil Kaufman
Date: August 10, 2004
Subject: Change Order No. 2 for the District Pipeline Replacement-2004 Project
1. Why this matter is before the board:
Approval from the Board of Directors is necessary to issue a Change Order to a constrcution
contract.
2. History:
The Board previously awarded the District Pipeline Replacement - 2004 project to Herbert
Suter Construction (HSC). On June 16, 2004, the Board approved Change Order No. 1. That
Change Order covered issues encountered from the project start through June 4, 2004.
3. New information:
I am requesting a Change Order to the Contract for issues covered under five general items that
will cover all of the outstanding issues encountered from June 5 to August 5, 2004. Please note
that District staff is currently conducting an audit of timecards and certified payroll on this
project. it is possible that the amounts given here will be revised based upon that audit_
Item 1: There are five locations where old deteriorated pipelines were leaking to the extent
that it was necessary to repair them before installation of the new pipeline could
continue. At these locations, the District directed HSC to excavate the old pipe and
perform repairs. There are also other locations where the old pipes were leaking but
the quantity of water was manageable and only created a nuisance. HSC is due
$34,111.56 for these repairs.
Item 2: Rock was encountered at four locations in Tahoe Donner along Sun Valley Road and
Lucerne Lane. Removal of this rock from the trench and off-haul of the rock for
disposal falls into the Contract's rock excavation clause. HSC is due $14,687.50 for
rock excavation.
Item 3: On Parsenn Road, it was necessary to install a blind flange near the tie-in point of
the old and near piping. This blind flange was inadvertently omitted from the
Contract Drawings and was not included in the Bid.
On Highway Drive near Donner Pass Road, District maps show two existing
pipelines. One that was installed in 1991, and an older pipe that was installed in the
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1960s. The old maps show the 1991 pipe to located east of the older pipe. The
Contract Drawings call for the new pipeline to be stopped about 10 feet short of the
planned tie-in to the 1991 pipe due to a perceived vertical conflict with the older
pipeline. The older pipeline will be abandoned once the Richards Pump Station
becomes operational, so it was assumed that a section of the 1960s pipe could be
removed to accommodate the tie-in at that time. Once construction began, it was
discovered that newer pipe is actually to the west and the tie-in could accomplished
as part of this project. Therefore, HSC was directed to perform this tie-in work.
These design changes resulted in extra work totaling $13,365.60.
Item 4: On Christie Lane, there was an existing service that needed to be relocated.
However, District personnel were unable to find the service using pipe location
equipment. HSC spent about 3 hours performing exploratory excavations before it
was located. HSC is due$1,116.00 for this work.
Item 5: On Lucerne Lane, there was an existing service that interfered with construction of
the existing pipeline. it was necessary to relocate this service in order to
accommodate the new pipeline construction. It was originally planned to perform this
work with a District crew, but that was not possible due to other priorities. Therefore
HSC was directed to perform this work and is due$3,510.05
4. Recommendation:
I recommend that the Board authorize Contract Change Order #1, in the amount of a
$66,790.71 payment to Herbert Suter Construction from the District.
Attachments-
Change Order Form
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Contract Name: DISTRICT PIPELINE REPLACEMENT .2004
Contract Change Order No: 2 Orig. Contract Amt. $ 449,982.00 Days NA
Date: August 11, 2004 Prev. Apprd Changes$ 77,354.72 Days NA
Contractor: Herbert Suter Construction This Change$ 66,790.71 Days NA
Revised Contract Amt. $ 594,127.43 Days NA
This Change Order covers changes to the subject Contract as described herein. The Contractor shall construct,
furnish equipment and materials, and perform all work as necessary or required to complete the Change Order
Items for a lump sum price agreed upon between the Contractor and District.
Increase in (Decrease) Contract Time
Contract in Contract Extension
Description of Changes Amount $ Amount $ (days)
1) Repair of Existing Leaking Pipelines $34,111.56 NA
2) Rock Excavation $14,687.50 NA
3) Design Changes $13,365.60 NA
4) Exploratory Excavation on Christie $1,116.00 NA
5) Water Service Relocations $3,510.05 NA
Totals $66,790.71
Net change in contract amount (increase or decrease) $66,790.71
The amount of the Contract will be increased by the sum of $66,790.71 and the Contract Time shall not be
extended. The undersigned Contractor approves the foregoing Change Order as to the changes, if any, in the
contract price specified for each item including any and all supervision costs and other miscellaneous costs
relating to the change in work, and as to the extension of time allowed, if any, for completion of the entire work on
account of said Change Order. The Contractor agrees to furnish all labor and materials and perform all other
necessary work, inclusive of the directly or indirectly related to the approved time extension, required to complete
the Change order items. This document will become a supplement of the contract and all provisions will apply
hereto. It is understood that the Change Order shall be effective when approved by the District.
Accepted: G � /Contractor Date: 'f
(Signature)
Approved: /District Date:
(Signature)