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Change Order No. 1 (final) with RTD Construction, Inc., for the Fall Protection Phase II Project at the South Cross Bayou Water Reclamation Facility.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval and execution by the County Administrator of Change Order No. 1 (final) with RTD Construction, Inc. for the Fall Protection Phase II Project at the South Cross Bayou Water Reclamation Facility (SCBWRF).
Bid No. 167-0437-CP(DF); PID No. 002827A; reducing the contract amount by ($45,938.36) for a revised total of $1,345,166.64.
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Strategic Plan:
Create a Quality Workforce in a Positive, Supportive Organization
1.3 Make workforce safety and wellness a priority
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.4 Invest in infrastructure to meet current and future needs
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
Summary:
Change Order No. 1 (final) reduces the Board of County Commissioners approved expenditure by ($45,938.36) and accepts the contract as complete. The reduction in expenditure is due to the difference between estimated and final quantities, and balance of unspecified work not utilized. Substantial completion for this project was achieved on June 14, 2018; final completion was accepted on July 17, 2018. As part of this change order, the Agreement term is increased by eighty (80) calendar days. The additional time was necessary to accommodate upgrades and enhancements requested by operations staff including additional buildings not in the original scope, replacement of ladders, upgraded skylight protection, additional anchors and cable for fall protection.
Background/Explanation:
The purpose of this project was to improve safety measures for access to elevated surfaces at numerous building locations throughout the SCBWRF. In addition to increasing worker safety and improving ease of operations and maintenance, this project moves the SCBWRF toward Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliance by following its standards.
Fiscal Impact:
Total expenditure not to exceed: $1,391,105.00
Reduction due to Change Order No. 1 ($45,938.36)
Revised total expenditure: $1,345,166.64
Funding for this project was derived from the Utilities Department Sewer Enterprise Fund.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve and execute this change order is granted under Code Section 2-62(a)(3).
Staff Member Responsible:
Megan Ross, Director, Utilities
Joe Lauro, Director, Purchasing
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Change Order No. 1 (final)