TITLE
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing Change Order No. 38 with James Construction Group, LLC to the US 190/FM 2410/Rosewood Drive project.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER NO. 38 TO THE US 190/FM 2410/ROSEWOOD DRIVE PASS-THROUGH FINANCING CONTRACT WITH JAMES CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC.
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC WORKS - TRANSPORTATION DIVISION
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On January 8, 2013 (CCM/R 13-001R), the City Council awarded a construction contract to James Construction Group, LLC for the Pass Through Financing (PTF) Project, US 190/FM 2410/ Rosewood Drive. This project includes the construction of an overpass at the intersection of US 190 and Rosewood Drive, the widening of FM 2410, and the construction of Rosewood Drive from US 190 to Fawn Drive.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION
Change Order No. 38 is intended to replace the intermediate layer of pavement on the US 190 main lanes. The porous friction course (PFC) surface mix is not appropriate for placement on roadways that have barrier and curb and gutter on the outside pavement edges. This does not allow water to drain from the pavement. The PFC is being replaced with a stone matrix mix that directs surface drainage of rainwater into existing drainage structures.
FISCAL IMPACT
Change Order No. 38 will decrease the expenditure for the Project in the Pass-Thru Finance US 190/FM 2410/Rosewood Drive, General Obligation Bonds, US 190/FM 2410/Rosewood Drive Account #341-3490-800.58-23. The total cost of the change is a net decrease of $107,342.92 for an updated total contract price of $22,323,250.86 or a cumulative 1.69% increase to the original contract.
RECOMMENDATION
City staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Change Order No. 38 with James Construction Group, LLC decreasing the cost of the contract by $107,342.92.