HomeMy WebLinkAbout10, Pipeline Change OrderConsent Item # io
Adjustment to the
Change OrderAHodwance for
the District Pipeline
Replacement - 2013 project
August 21, 2013
Background / History
• In April 2013, the Board awarded the construction contract
for the District Pipeline Replacement— 2013 project to
A&K Earthmovers
— Bid price was $489,714
— Change order allowance of $48,986 was established
— Total authorization of $538, 700
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Background / History
• Project consists of five pipeline segments
— Davos Drive at Heidi Way
— Northwoods Blvd at Norse Avenue
— Northwoods Blvd above Chamonix Road
— Northwoods Blvd at Coyote Moon Golf Course
— Northwoods Blvd at Viking Way
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New Information
• Project approaching completion
• Significant issues with groundwater occurred on two of the
pipeline segments
— Northwoods Blvd at Norse Avenue
— Northwoods Blvd above Chamonix Road
• Changes to backfill materials, equipment and construction
methods were necessary
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New Information
• District has received change order requests totaling $38,170
— Expects to approve about $33, 000
— Does not include any change order requests associated with
Northwoods Blvd above Chamonix Road
• Original change order allowance of $48,986 will likely be
exceeded
• Adjustment of change order allowance to $75,000 is
recommended
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Fiscal Impact
• Sufficient funds exist in the Water Department Capital
Replacement Fund to cover the cost of these likely change
orders
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Recommendation
a) Authorize an increase in the change order allowance for the
District Pipeline Replacement - 2013 project from
$48,986 to $75,000
b) Authorize the transfer of up to $26,014 from the Water
Department Capital Replacement Fund to the Water
Department General Fund to cover the increase in the
change order allowance
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