SUBJECT: Pass a motion approving Change Order No. 3 for Brazos Bridge Over Smith St. and Holman St. (Deck Slab Repl.).
RECOMMENDATION: (SUMMARY) Pass a motion approving Change Order No. 3 for Brazos Bridge Over Smith St and Holman St. (Deck Slab Repl.).
PROJECT NOTICE/JUSTIFICATION: This project is part of the Work Order Rehabilitation Program of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and is required to repair and rehabilitate the existing bridges within the City jurisdiction.
LOCATION: The project area is generally bounded by Elgin Street on north, Berry Street on the south, Louisiana Street on east and Bagby Street on west.
CHANGE ORDER No. 3: This additional work is required as described in Change Order No. 3; The original construction plans called for modifying the lane configuration on Smith Street between Stuart Street to Holman Street. In order to modify the lanes configuration, the existing overlaid pavement, at the intersection of Smith/Francis Street needs complete replacement with new concrete pavement since it is in bad condition. Therefore, after discussion with Transportation and Drainage Operations it is recommended that the entire intersection be replaced with new concrete pavement. This scope of work is necessary to complete the execution of this project due to the inspection results per the contract documents. The contract duration for this project is 300 calendar days. The project was awarded to NBG Constructors with an original Contract Amount of $3,437,065.61.
The proposed Change Order No. 3 is in the amount of $102,753.00 or 2.99% above the original contract amount. This will increase the original contract amount to $3,539,818.61; leaving the 5% contingency balance for completing the remaining work.
M/WBE PARTICIPATION: The M/WBE goal established for this contract is 19.09%. The original Contract approved by Ordinance No. 2019-0780 is in the amount of $3,437,065.61. The Contractor has been paid $2,332,712.00 (67.87%) to date. Of this amount, $392,173.00 (16.81%) has been paid to MWSBE sub-contractors to date. Assuming approval of the Change Order No. 3, the contract amount will increase to $3,539,818.61. The Office of Business Opportunity will continue to monitor this award.
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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E., Director
Houston Public Works
WBS No. N-320445-0006-4