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 $259,128.00 with Archer Western-Brown and Caldwell Joint Venture (Atlanta, GA) to cover the impact of tariffs for material and equipment imports, security camera upgrades to secure sensitive access areas, and extends the contract time, with regards to substantial completion and final completion, by 11 days to June 8 2024 and July 16th, 2024 respectively. The time extensions are the result of 11 approved inclement weather days experienced during the 2021 construction year. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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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?
Yes
Scope of Work: This request for a change order is to address the impact to cost due to unforeseen tariffs that have been placed on construction materials since the award of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in April 2020. 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 requ...
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