SUBJECT
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The City Manager is hereby authorized to approve Change Order No. 1, which includes a credit in the amount of $50,000.00 for the elimination of cathodic protection and an extension of the contract time by 90 working days. This change order is necessary due to additional work not specified in the original contract with Southern Trenchless Solutions for the 36-inch Water Transmission Main from Zacate Creek to Lyon Booster Station. With approval of this change order, the total contract amount will be $9,775,340.00, and the contract duration will be extended to 270 working days. Funding for this contract is available through the Waterworks Fund- 2022 Water Revenue Bond.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Moderate
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies): Policy 6.5.7 Continue to implement the existing water conservation program Policy 7.2.4 Increase access to safe water
Summary of alignment: This agenda item update aligns with Viva Laredo’s Comprehensive Plan goals and policies addressing water quality by replacing aged water lines.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On March 18, 2024 the City Council approved the construction contract to Southern Trenchless Solutions in the amount of $9,731,995.00 with a contract time of 180 working days for the 36-inch Water Transmission Main from Zacate Creek to Lyon Booster Station.
BACKGROUND
This change order is for a credit of (50,000.00)
Contract Amount Working Days
Original Contract $9,731,995.00 180
Change Order No. 1 ($50,000.00) 90
Additional work $93,345.00
Total $9,775,340.00 270
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Approval of Motion
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Yes
Source of Funds: 2022 Water Revenue Bond
Account #: 557-9879-535-9301
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: No
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the 2022 Water Revenue Bond. Account 557-9879-535-9301. Project ID: WP2204