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File #: 96-26   
Type: Consent Agenda Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/22/2026 In control: City Council Meeting
On agenda: 2/3/2026 Final action:
Title: Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Twin Oaks Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project to M&J Underground Inc. for a Decreased Amount of ($138,007.89) and Pay Estimate No. 5 and Final in the Amount of $508,410.55
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. 1 for the Twin Oaks Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project to M&J Underground Inc. for a Decreased Amount of ($138,007.89) and Pay Estimate No. 5 and Final in the Amount of $508,410.55

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BACKGROUND:

On January 21, 2025, the Mayor and City Council awarded a Contract for the Twin Oaks Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $1,968,957.82, on behalf of M&J Underground Inc., 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 decrease in the amount of ($138,007.89) for the following work:

 

                     Balancing of final quantities

                     Deduction for unused quantities

                     Additional Water Main (Open Cut), 8-Inch

                     Additional Connect to Water Main (Non-Pressure), 6-Inch

                     Additional Water Service Connection to Water Main and Curb Stop, 2-Inch

                     Additional Water Service Line Type K - Open Cut, 2-Inch

                     Additional Utility Location - Private Property

                     Additional PCC Sidewalk Removal and Replacement

                     Additional Pavement Marking - Line, 6-Inch (Thermoplastic)

                     Additional Pavement Marking - Line, 12-Inch (Thermoplastic)

                     Additional Granular Trench Backfill

                     Additional Gate Valve, 8-Inch

                     Additional Valve Box

                     Additional Restoration of Lawns and Parkways

                     Additional Concrete Curb and Gutter Removal and Replacement

                     Additional PCC Sidewalk Removal and Replacement

                     Additional Pavement Marking - Line, 4-Inch (Thermoplastic)

                     Cut in 6" fire line at La Mex

                     Repair water main break at Essington & Twin Oaks

                     Extra work due to existing utilities on Robert Court

                     Extra work due to routing of main between Robert Ct & Heritage on 7/8/25

                     Extra work due to routing of main between Robert Ct & Heritage on 7/14/25

                     Replace Fencing at 3001 Heritage

                     Additional Restoration between Robert Ct & Heritage

 

Funds will be credited to the Water Main Replacement Fund (Org 53880000, Object 557200, ($138,007.89)).

 

A time extension of 166 days due to delays in obtaining a Com Ed permit is also included with this change order.

 

Also, Pay Estimate No. 5 and Final is provided for approval, in the amount of $508,410.55, on behalf of M&J Underground Inc.

 

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 a decreased amount of ($138,007.89), to the contract for the Twin Oaks Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project.

 

2.                     Approve Pay Estimate No. 5 and Final, in the amount of $508,410.55, on behalf of M&J Underground Inc.

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