SUBJECT: Adopt an Ordinance approving Additional Appropriation for Change Order No. 6. for Memorial Drive Paving and Drainage Improvements from North Kirkwood Road to North Eldridge Parkway.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt an Ordinance approving Additional Appropriation of $1,340,971.59 for Memorial Drive Paving and Drainage Improvements from North Kirkwood Road to North Eldridge Parkway.
PROJECT NOTICE/JUSTIFICATION: This project is part of the Street and Traffic Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and is required to meet City of Houston Standards as well as improve traffic circulation, mobility, and drainage in the service area. Deterioration of existing pavement and future traffic volume requires that the roadway be constructed. This project was approved by the Texas Transportation Commission in the 2013-2016 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The state shall refund the City 80% of the construction cost up to a maximum of $12,647,308.00, which will be reimbursed through monthly billings as costs are incurred.
DESCRIPTION/SCOPE: The project included of the construction of approximately 16,600 linear feet of roadway to major thoroughfare standards. The proposed project includes reconstruction of a four-lane divided roadway consisting of approximately 89,864 square yards of 10-inch reinforced concrete pavement with curbs and gutters, approximately 5,000 linear feet of 24 to 84-inch diameter storm sewer pipe, approximately 8,725 linear feet of 4 to 24-inch diameter water line, and approximately 9,400 linear feet of 6 to 30-inch diameter sanitary sewer line, including all appurtenances. The project also includes installation of seven new traffic signal systems along Memorial Drive, construction of wheelchair ramps, driveways, sidewalks, and street lighting, and the replacement of an existing bridge at Turkey Creek with a triple 10-foot by 10-foot bridge-rated box culvert structure. The Project was awarded to Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc. with an original Contract Amount of $32,720,726.00.
LOCATION: The project area is generally bound by IH-10 on the north, Briarforest Drive on the south, North Kirkwood Road on the east and North Eldridge Parkway on the west. The project is located in Key Map Grids 488G, 488H, and 489E.
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATON: An Approval is requested for an additional appropriation of $1,340,971.59 in excess of the original contract value and an extension of 129 days of contract time for additional work described in Change Order No. 6. This scope of work is necessary to complete the execution of the project to incorporate design modifications, provide traffic control measures, resolve utility conflicts and contractor claims.
The total cost of this additional appropriation is $1,340,971.59 to be appropriated as follows:
The requested appropriation will cover the additional work identified and leave a contingency balance for the completion of the remaining contract work.
HIRE HOUSTON FIRST: Hire Houston First does not apply to this expenditure because it involves the use of state funds and is subject to specific procurement rules of the state government. However, Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc. is registered under Hire Houston First as a City/Local Business.
PAY OR PLAY PROGRAM: This contract is exempt for the City’s Pay or Play Ordinance, because it involves the use of federal funds and is subject to specific contract rules of the federal government.
M/WBE PARTICIPATION: The SBE goal established for this contract is 10.00%. The original Contract approved by Ordinance No. 2015-1254 is in the amount of $32,720,726.00. Assuming approval of the Change Order No. 6, the Contract amount will increase to $33,997,841.80. According to Office of Business Opportunity, the Contractor's to date SBE performance is 15.1%.
FISCAL NOTE: No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E., Director
Houston Public Works
WBS Nos. N-000798-0001-4, R-000500-0178-4, and S-000500-0178-4