TITLE
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing Change Order No. 37 with James Construction Group, LLC to the US 190/FM 2410/Rosewood Drive project.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER NO. 37 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. 37 is needed in order to compensate the contractor for the eastbound main lanes detour. The detour has become inadequate to carry the heavy loads and heavy traffic volumes. It has been repaired many times because of this past winter's harsher weather conditions. The decision was made to overlay the roadway to minimize the inconvenience to the travelling public because of multiple lane closures to the roadway, necessitated by continuing pavement failures. This approach also provided for increased safety, minimizing future failures and improving rideability.
FISCAL IMPACT
Change Order No. 37 will increase 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 increase of $81,923.78 for an updated total contract price of $22,430,593.78, a cumulative 2.18% increase to the original contract.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Change Order No. 37 with James Construction Group, LLC increasing the cost of the contract b...
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