SUBJECT: Accept Work for Intersection Safety Improvements Work Order #7.
RECOMMENDATION: (SUMMARY) Pass a motion to approve the final Contract Amount of $261,677.64 or 70.93% under the total Contract Amount, accept the work, and authorize final payment.
PROJECT NOTICE/JUSTIFICATION: This project was part of the intersection safety improvements program and was required to meet standards for intersection safety, traffic capacity, and access management.
PREVIOUS HISTORY: The original contract was approved by City Council on January 4, 2017, under Ordinance No. 2017-0006. The project was designed by AIA Engineers, LTD with 730 calendar days allowed for construction. The project was awarded to DG Medina Construction, LLC with an original contract amount of $600,000.00. City Council approved an additional appropriation of $300,000.00 on June 27, 2018, under Ordinance No. 2018-0534.
LOCATION: The project was in (2) locations.
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No.
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Council District |
Project Location Description
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1 |
D and K |
Holcombe Blvd., between Fannin St. and S. Main St. |
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2 |
A |
N. Eldridge Pkwy., between N. Dairy Ashford Rd. and Interstate Highway 10 Frontage Rd. |
CONTRACT COMPLETION AND COST: DG Medina Construction, LLC., has completed the work under the subject Contract. The project was completed before the established completion date. The final cost of the project, including previously approved Change Order No. 1 for items not included in the original contract is $261,677.64, a decrease of $638,322.36 or 70.93% under the original contract amount. The decreased cost is a result of the contractor declining the City’s request for project time extension per Article 2.1 of the Contract Agreement.
M/WSBE PARTICIPATION: No City M/WSBE participation goal was established for this project as the contract amount did not exceed the threshold of $1,000,000.00 required for a goal oriented contract per Section 15-82 of the Code of Ordinances.
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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E., Director
Houston Public Works
WBS No. N-310662-0047B-4