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File #: 493-25   
Type: Consent Agenda Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/4/2025 In control: City Council Meeting
On agenda: 9/16/2025 Final action:
Title: Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Broadway, Center, and Western Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of PT Ferro Construction Co. for a Deduction in the Amount of ($1,273,767.69) and Pay Estimate No. 12 and Final in the Amount of $923,887.26
Attachments: 1. Approver Report
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TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities

SUBJECT:
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Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Broadway, Center, and Western Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of PT Ferro Construction Co. for a Deduction in the Amount of ($1,273,767.69) and Pay Estimate No. 12 and Final in the Amount of $923,887.26
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BACKGROUND:
On January 16, 2024, the Mayor and City Council awarded a Contract for the Broadway, Center, and Western Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $6,737,960.81, on behalf of P.T. Ferro Construction Co., based on the Unit Prices provided in their bid. Subsequently, Change Order No. 1 was approved for a time extension due to permitting issues at zero cost.

The Public Service Committee will review this matter.

CONCLUSION:
Change Order No. 2 is a final balancing change order with a net decrease in the amount of ($1,273,767.69) which is based on the final quantities of pay items installed upon completion of the project as follows:

* Time Extension to Substantial and Final Completion Due to Delays for Unforeseen Conditions and Procurement of a 14" Line Stop
* Balancing Final Quantities
* Deduction of Unused Work Items
* Additional Water Main (Open Cut), 6-Inch
* Additional Water Main (Open Cut), 8-Inch
* Additional Water Main (Open Cut), 12-Inch
* Additional Casing Pipe (Open Cut), 18-Inch
* Additional Connect to Water Main (Non-Pressure), 8-Inch
* Additional Connect to Water Main (Non-Pressure), 12-Inch
* Additional Gate Valve, 6-Inch
* Additional Gate Valve, 8-Inch
* Additional Gate Valve, 12-Inch
* Additional Valve Box
* Additional Valve Vault, 4-Foot Diameter
* Additional Valve Vault, 5-Foot Diameter
* Additional Fire Hydrant
* Additional Fire Hydrant Barrel Extension
* Additional Sanitary Sewer Removal and Replacement, 12-Inch
* Additional Service Connect to Water Main and Curb Stop, 2-Inch
* Additional Water Service Line Type K - Open Cut, 1-Inch
* Additional Water Service Line Type K - Open Cut, 2-Inch
* Additional Water Service Line Type K - Directional Drilling, 1.5-Inch
* Additional Crimp Water Service
* Additional Restoration of Lawns and Parkways
* Additional HMA Remove & Replace, 2.5-Inch Binder 1.5-Inch Surface
* Additional HMA Remove & Replace, 4-Inch Binder 2-Inch Surface
* Additional PCC Driveway Removal and Replacement, 6-Inch
* Additional Concrete Curb and Gutter Removal & Replacement
* Additional PCC Sidewalk Removal & Replacement
* Additional Pavement Marking - Line, 4-Inch (Thermoplastic)
* Additional Pavement Marking - Line, 24-Inch (Thermoplastic)
* Additional Epoxy Pavement Marking - Line, 6-Inch
* Additional Water Service Line Type L (LSR), 3/4-Inch
* Additional Sanitary Service Lines, 6" Open Cut
* Decrease in Rock Excavation
* Decrease HMA overlay on Route 30 due to IDOT overlay
* Decrease in Maintenance of Traffic due to IDOT coordination
* Electronic Changeable Message Signs
* B-Curb Remove & Replace
* Additional Sawcutting
* Additional Pavement Removal
* Gate Valve, 4-Inch
* Connect To Water Main (Non-Pressure), 4-Inch
* Water Main (Open Cut), 4-Inch
* 14" X 12" SS Tapping Sleeve Credit
* 12 X 4 Cut In Tee
* Mobilization For 14" Line Stop
* Traffic Control Due to IDOT Ruby Street Bridge Closure
* Connect to 14" Water Main at Bicentennial Park
* Rock Excavation (LSR)
* Water Service Line Type K - Open Cut, 1-Inch
* Water Service Line Type K - Open Cut, 1.5-Inch
* Water Service Line Type K - Open Cut, 2-Inch
* 6" X 8" Cast Iron Sewer Cleanout at 308 N. Broadway

Funds will be credited for this project to the Water Main Replacement Fund (Org 53880000, Object 557200, ($736,311.09)), Lead Water Service Line Replacement Phase V Fund (Org 53780000, Object 557200, ($398,874.60)), and the Sewer Collection Fund (Org 50180020, Object 557200, Project 24030, ($138,582.00)).

Also, included is Payment Request No. 12 and final, in the amount of $923,887.26, on behalf of PT Ferro Construction Co.

RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council take the following actions:

1. Approve Change Order No. 2, a decreased amount of ($1,273,767.69), for the Broadway, Center, and Western Water Main Improvements Project.

2. Approve Pay Estimate No. 12 and Final, in the amount of $923,887.26, on behalf of P.T. Ferro Construction Co.
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