TITLE
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing Change Order No. 63 with James Construction Group, LLC to the US 190/FM 2410/Rosewood Drive project.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER NO. 63 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 included 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. 63 is necessary to reconcile one of the remaining items on this project that have been under negotiation with the contractor and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to comply with the terms of the associated contract. This change order provides for the conversion of temporary traffic barriers to permanent traffic barriers by milling and infilling the asphalt beneath said barriers. Failure to approve this action may lead to a reduction in the reimbursable funding under the terms of the associated contract between the City and TxDOT.
FISCAL IMPACT
Change Order No. 63 will increase the expenditure for the Project in the PTF US 190/FM 2410/Rosewood Drive, General Obligation Bonds, US 190/FM 2410/Rosewood Drive Account #341-3490-800.58-23. After reduction of Change Order No. 63, the remaining balance in the account is $124,806.99.
The total cost of the project before this change order request was $22,958,329.94. The cost of this change is a net increase of $93,098.33 for an updated total contract price of $23,051,428.27, or a cumulative 5...
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