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Resolution to Approve Change Order No. 1 to the S. Ashley, S. Main & Londonderry Water Main Construction Contract with Bricco Excavating Company, LLC. for the Installation of Water Mains at Washtenaw Ave and N. Fourth Ave ($296,113.00)
Memorandum
Attached please find a resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to Bricco Excavating Company, LLC. in the amount of $296,113.00. This change order authorizes the installation of a new water main at Washtenaw Ave, and the replacement of the existing water main at N. Fourth Ave.
Washtenaw Avenue Water Main
This work includes the installation of 720 feet of new 6 inch water main along Washtenaw Avenue between Glenwood Road and Arlington Blvd. The new water main will allow for a connection between the existing mains at Glenwood Road and Arlington Blvd. This connection will provide the opportunity for the redistribution of water pressure in the area and will improve the water flow for fire protection. This work is estimated at $86,675.00.
Fourth Avenue Water Main
In the winter of 2009 we learned about a property at Fourth Ave with low water pressure. After investigation we realized that the existing 4-inch water main at Fourth Ave is inadequate and must be replaced.
The proposed change order includes $209,438.00 for the installation of a new 12-inch water main at Fourth Avenue from Huron St. to Washington St. Restoration of the water main trench will also repair Fourth Ave pavement in the northbound lane from Washington Street to Huron Street.
The change order for the water main installation at Washtenaw Ave and at Fourth Ave will be funded from the Water System Operating Fund pending the sale of bonds. Bricco Excavating Company, L.L.C. received Human Rights approval on March 16, 2009. Employees working on this project will be paid prevailing wages (which exceed the "living wage") per the contract. The water main installation will begin in 2009 after the approval of this change order.
Staff
Prepared by: Homayoon Pirooz, P.E., Project Management Manager
Reviewed by: Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Area Administrator
Body
Whereas, Bricco Excavating Company, LLC. was awarded a construction contract on March 20, 2009 (R-09-0238) in the amount of $ 482,069.50 for the S. Ashley, S. Main & Londonderry Water Main Projects (Bid No. 3992);
Whereas, It is necessary to install new water main in Washtenaw Avenue to improve water flow for fire protection;
Whereas, It is necessary to replace the water main in Fourth Ave to provide safe and dependable water service;
Whereas, A change order in the amount of $296,113.00 is required to satisfactorily complete the construction of the project;
Whereas, Funding for this additional work will be advanced from the Water System Operating Fund pending the sale of Water Revenue bonds; and
Whereas, Bricco Excavating Company, L.L.C. received Human Rights approval on March 16, 2009 and complies with the Living Wage Ordinance;
RESOLVED, That Council approves Change Order No. 1 to the Ashley, S. Main & Londonderry Water Main Construction Contract with Bricco Excavating Company, LLC. in the amount of $296,113.00 for the installation of water main in Washtenaw Ave and N. Fourth Ave;
RESOLVED, That an additional construction contract contingency in amount of $30,000 is established, and that the City Administrator be authorized to approve additional change orders to the construction contract with Bricco Excavating Company, L.L.C., within the approved project budget in order to satisfactorily complete the project;
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized to make the necessary adjustments to the project expenditure within the approved project budget to approve contingencies to the construction contract in order to satisfactorily complete the project;
RESOLVED, That the City make the following declaration for the purpose of complying with the reimbursement rules of Treasury Regulations 1.150-2 pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, that the City reasonably expects to reimburse itself for expenditures for the costs of the Project with proceeds of Bonds; and
RESOLVED, That Council authorize the City Administrator to take the necessary administrative actions to implement this resolution.