SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to approval of change order No. 1 in the amount of $18,297.14 and increase of 15 working days to the contract time. This change order is required to complete the project, adding material not included in the original contract. With this change order the contract amount with J.S. Haren Company will increase the contract to a total of $5,233,497.14 and 305 days working days. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund- 2020A 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 October 28, 2024, the City Council approved the construction contract to the sole responsive bidder J.S. Haren Company from Athens, Tennessee in the amount of $5,215,200.00 for the Chlorine Dioxide Improvements for El Pico Surface and Jefferson Water Treatment Plants.
BACKGROUND
It is recommended to proceed with the Combination Degassing Valve option. This option includes both a degassing valve and an air release valve, offering improved functionality.
Contract Amount Days
Original Contract $5,215,200.00 290
Change Order No. 1 $18,297.14 15
Total $5,233,497.14 305
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?: Y
Source of Funds: 2020A Water
Account #: 557-9877-535-9301
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund- 2020A Water Revenue Fund Acct. No.557-9877-535- 9301, $2,412,386.25 Project ID: WP2501