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Resolution to Approve a Change Order to the Construction Contract with CI Contracting, Inc. for the Swift Run Parallel Relief Sewer Project ($144,179.00)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to approve a change order to the construction contract to CI Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $144,179.00 for the Swift Run Parallel Relief Sewer Project.
Project Background
The project consisted of constructing a 27” diameter parallel relief sewer to the Swift Run Sanitary Trunk Sewer to provide capacity for peak and predicted future flows. During wet weather, overflows had occurred in the trunkline. The project was located outside of the City limits within Pittsfield and Ann Arbor Townships. Beginning in November 2000 and with the addition of two amendments, CDM Michigan was hired to provide the design, construction engineering, inspection, and staking.
Construction Change Order
In August 2008, the contract for construction was awarded to CI Contracting (08-0694). Construction began May 19, 2009 and was completed September 29, 2009. A number of design and construction related changes were realized after the construction contract had been awarded. Below is a summary of the additions to CI’s construction contract.
§ Tree Removals. As plans were prepared, the number of trees indicated for removal was underestimated, and did not accurately reflect the actual site conditions. The contractor had to remove 56 trees in addition to what was identified on the plans to provide room for equipment and construction activities. As a result of the additional tree removals, the number of mitigation trees required increased and so did the variety of species for the mitigated trees. An additional 39 trees were required for mitigation.
§ Outside Agency Permits. Because the project took place within Pittsfield and Ann Arbor Townships, those agencies oversaw much of the construction. Prior to construction, communication with each agency ...
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