TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities
SUBJECT:
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Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Virginia Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project to P.T. Ferro Construction Co in the Amount of $211,531.40 and Pay Estimate No. 6 and Final in the Amount of $636,005.01
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BACKGROUND:
On January 21, 2025, the Mayor and City Council awarded a Contract for the Virginia Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $1,961,434.65, on behalf of P.T. Ferro Construction Co, based on the Unit Prices provided in their bid.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
This project has been completed, inspected, and accepted by the Department of Public Utilities. Change Order No. 1 is a final balancing change order with a net increase in the amount of $211,531.40 for the following work:
• Balancing of final quantities
• Deduction of Part B - Lead Service Line Improvements due to no lead service lines encountered
• Additional Connect to Water Main (Non-Pressure), 8-Inch
• Additional Gate Valve, 6-Inch
• Additional Gate Valve, 8-Inch
• Additional Water Service Connection to Water Main and Curb Stop, 1-Inch
• Additional Water Service Line Type K - Open Cut, 1-Inch
• Additional Water Service Connection on Private Property - Basement or Crawl Space
• Additional Exploratory Excavation
• Additional Restoration of Lawns and Parkways
• Additional HMA Removal and Replacement, 5-Inch Binder 2-Inch Surface
• Additional Pavement Marking - Line, 24-Inch (Thermoplastic)
• Additional Pavement Marking - Line, 6-Inch (Thermoplastic)
• Additional Rock Excavation
• Additional Install Valve Box
• Additional Tree Removal
• Additional Traffic Control & Protection
• Repair Services at 805 & 807 Benton
• Repair Main & Service on Benton
• Remove & Replace 6" PVC for Storm Sewer
• Excavate to Locate 6" Water Main at Benton & Maple
• Connection at Benton & Maple
• Connection at 219 Wenberg
• Connections on Wenberg
• Connection to Watermain on the west side of Whiteford Warehouse
• Water main tie on at 219 & 225 Maple
• Concrete restoration at 225 Maple
In addition, the change order includes a time extension to contract milestones due to unknown field conditions and conflicts encountered on the project.
Funds will be charged to the Water Main Replacement Fund (Org 53880000, Object 557200, $192,031.16) and to the Water & Sewer Improvement Fund / Sewer Collection / Construction (Org 50180020, Object 557200, Project Code 25009, $19,500.24).
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.1, for an increased amount of $211,531.40, to the contract for the Virginia Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project.
2. Approve Pay Estimate No. 6 and Final, in the amount of $636,005.01, on behalf of P.T. Ferro Construction Company.
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