Title
Discuss and consider action to authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order #1 in the amount of $91,351.20 with Cash Construction Company for additional work associated with the Heatherwilde Boulevard Widening project.
Summary
A construction contract with Cash Construction Company was approved on December 8, 2015 in the amount of $6,729,591.80 for the Heatherwilde Boulevard Widening project.
The original scope of work for this project included approximately 5,650 linear feet of roadway reconstruction, traffic signal installation, sidewalks, storm sewer, box culverts, wastewater pipe, landscaping, and related activities.
A majority of this change order addresses a change in the final asphalt course for the project. The binder that was specified in the plans was an outdated specification. City staff is currently working on updating the specifications for asphalt and asked the contractor provide a quote for new asphalt with the requested binder. This binder is in accordance with the latest TxDOT specifications for asphalt and should provide a better quality product at the time of construction and throughout use.
Also included in the change order are quantity revisions related to the recent land acquisition agreements made by the City.
Prior City Council Action
At the December 8, 2015 meeting, the City Council authorized the city manager to execute a construction contract with Cash Construction Company for $6,729,591.80.
Fiscal Impact
The funding for change order #1 is within the construction contingency budgeted for the project. Funding for this project is from the 2014 GO Bond.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this item authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order #1 in the amount of $91,351.20 with Cash Construction Company for additional work associated with the Heatherwilde Boulevard Widening project.
Drafter
Tom Word
Assistant City Manager