
SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to approve Change Order No. 1 for Additional Work not included in the original contract and unforeseen and uncontrol underground piping at the Jefferson West High Service Pumps project in the amount of $491,704.82 for RAVA Construction, LLC, Inc. The total contract amount with Change No. 1 is $12,141,704.82 and 689 working days. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund - 2020 Water Revenue Bond
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On September 16, 2024, the City Council approved the construction contract to the lowest responsive bidder RAVA Construction, LLC in the amount of $11,650,000.00 for the Jefferson West High Service Pump Station
BACKGROUND
It is recommended to proceed with the additional work not included in the plans and also not unforeseen in the field to ensure the quality of water for the construction of the Jefferson West High Service Pumps Project.
Contract Amount Days
Original Contract $11,650,000.00 630
Change Order No. 1 - 25-feet stainless steel ladder $25,570.00 20
Change Order No. 2 - Add additional conduits for future pumps $19,830.00 10
Change Order No. 3 - Additional Power System $7,171.42 15
Change Order No. 4 - Rangeline Tapping 60” x 48” with valve $439,133.40 24
Total $12,141,704.82 689
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 tank.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Approval of Motion
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Funding is available in the 2020 Water Revenue Bond.
Account #: 557-9877-535-9301
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the 2020 Water Revenue Bond Acct.No. 557-9877-535-9301, Project ID: WP2514