
SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to approve Change Order No. 1, a credit in the amount of ($40,000.00) for eliminating cathodic protection and increase of 67 working days to the contract time due to unforeseen underground and railroad permits from Southern Trenchless Solutions for the 36-inch Water Transmission Main from Jefferson Water Treatment Plant to Zacate Creek. With this change order the contract amount will decrease the contract to a total of $23,440,540.00 and 287 working days. Funding is available in 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 $23,480,540.00 with a contract time of 220 working days for the 36-inch Water Transmission Main from Jefferson Water Treatment Plant to Zacate Creek.
BACKGROUND
This change order is for a credit of (440,000.00)
Contract |
Amount |
Working Days |
Original Contract |
$23,480,540.00 |
220 |
Change Order No. 1 |
($40,000.00) |
67 |
Total |
$23,440,450.00 |
287 |
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
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 Waterworks Fund- 2022 Water Revenue Bond. Account 557-9879-535-9301. Project ID: WP2204