DEPARTMENT
Public Works
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a change order less than 10% - Public Works, 17RFP031617K-DJ Progressive Design/Build Services for Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Expansion Project Phase 2B in the amount of $201,545.00 with Archer Western-Brown and Caldwell Joint Venture (Atlanta, GA) to cover the impact of tariffs for material and equipment and to extend the contract term by eleven (11) additional days due to inclement weather so that Final Completion is now 1411 consecutive days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed or July 5, 2024. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER ABDUR-RAHMAN
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-420, contract modifications within the scope of the contract and necessary for contract completion of the contract, in the specifications, services, time of performance or terms and conditions of the contract shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: This request for a change order is to address the impact to cost due to unforeseen tariffs that have been placed on construction materials. The JV team is seeking the ability to utilize the Owner's Contingency to offset the 13% increase to value added taxes (VAT) on various materials to be used within this project. The total amount requested is $201,545.00 and will be used to offset the tariffs imposed on ductile iron pipe and other accessories. Based on the contract...
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