Title
Resolution to Approve Change Order No. 3 with Fonson Company, Inc. for the Water Treatment Plant Lime Residual Removal Contract No. 1 - Site Modifications ($310,491.75 Increase, Total Contract Amount $731,308.60)
Memorandum
This memorandum and resolution requests approval of Change Order No. 3 with Fonson Company, Inc. (Fonson), for the Water Treatment Plant Lime Residual Removal Contract No. 1 - Site Modifications in the amount of $310,491.75.
This first phase (Contract 1) consists of the site modifications needed at the lagoon site and at the Water Treatment Plant site to facilitate the dredging, pumping, dewatering, and hauling that will occur in the second phase of the project (Contract 2). These contracts will remove a significant volume of residuals from the lagoon to increase storage capacity.
The additional contract work includes installing a junction box to allow an electrical connection for Contract 2 work, and installation of fencing along a portion of the west property line to ensure site security and safety. Change Order No. 3 work also includes final restoration efforts upon completion of Contract 2 to replace the 30-year-old pavement in the parking lot where dewatering and hauling operations will be staged.
The total change order amount is $310,491.75, which exceeds the contingency originally approved by Council ($39,000.00) This Change Order will bring the total contract amount to $731,308.60.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: The Water Treatment Plant Lime Residual Removal project has been identified in the Capital Improvements Plan (UT-WS-16-18.) Funding for this project is available in the approved FY26 Water Supply System Capital Budget.
Staff
Prepared by: Emily Schlanderer, P.E., Senior Utilities Engineer
Reviewed by: Jordan Roberts, P.E., Public Services Administrator
Approved by: Milton Dohoney, Jr, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The Water Treatment Plant lime softening process generates lime residuals that require proper management to maintain operations;
Whereas, The City recognizes the benefits of improvements to its critical water system infrastructure;
Whereas, Lime Residual Removal Contract 1 - Site Modifications scope includes necessary site modifications at the Water Treatment Plant and lagoon sites to support the critical lime residual dredging and hauling efforts associated with phase 2 (Contract 2) to remove a significant volume of residuals from the lagoon to increase storage capacity;
Whereas, Additional scope is necessary to provide an electrical connection to Contract 2 equipment, secure the lagoon property and complete final restoration efforts upon completion of phase 2 (Contract 2) dredging and hauling operations;
Whereas, Funding is available in the approved FY26 Water Supply System Capital Budget; and
Whereas, Fonson Company, Inc. has submitted all required Non-Discrimination, Prevailing Wage, Living Wage, and Conflict of Interest Disclosure forms and complies with the requirements of the City’s Non-Discrimination and Living Wage ordinances;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve Change Order No. 3 with Fonson Company, Inc. in the amount of $310,491.75 for the Water Treatment Plant Lime Residual Removal Contract No. 1 - Site Modifications (RFP 25-15);
RESOLVED, That a contingency amount of $31,000.00 be re-established within the project budget and that the City Administrator be authorized to approve construction change orders not to exceed that amount, in order to satisfactorily complete this project; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized to take all necessary actions to implement this resolution.