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CITY OF HOUSTON - CITY COUNCIL
Meeting Date: 10/11/2016
District G
Item Creation Date: 9/23/2016
25PARK278 – River Oaks Park – WBS. No. F-000708-0006-4 – Carrera Construction, Inc.
Agenda Item#: 5.
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| | | | | | | | Summary:
RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department for approval of final contract amount of $589,866.00 and acceptance of work on contract with CARRERA CONSTRUCTION, INC for River Oaks Park - 2.76% over the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency - DISTRICT G - TRAVIS |
| | | | | | | | Background:
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: The General Services Department recommends that City Council approve the final contract amount of $589,866.00 or 2.76% over the original contract amount, accept the work and authorize final payment to Carrera Construction, Inc. for construction services in connection with the River Oaks Park for the Houston Parks and Recreation Department.
PROJECT LOCATION: 3600 Locke Lane (Key Map No. 492T)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project demolished walkways and old play equipment; preserved existing donor pavers; constructed new sidewalks and installed new donor pavers; new entry fence, columns and gate; pergola; deck; site furniture; site grading; and new playground equipment and concrete border.
Lauren Griffith, Inc. was the design consultant and the General Services Department was construction manager for this project.
CONTRACT COMPLETION AND COST: The contractor completed the project within 235 days: the original contract time of 180 days, plus 55 days approved by Change Orders. The final cost of the project including Change Orders is $589,866.00, an increase of $15,866.00 over the original contract amount.
PREVIOUS CHANGE ORDERS: Change Orders Nos. 1-4 removed a concrete pad and fence; modified deck beams; modified paver configuration; upgraded picnic tables and benches; added deep root fertilization, rerouted existing irrigation line and valves; added engraving on concrete bands; added an additional play piece; added accent tiles to entry columns; added a handrail and curb to ramp; added professional tree pruning by a licensed arborist; and added non-compensable days to the contract due to inclement weather.
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| | | | | | | | Prior Council Action:
Ordinance No. 2015-488; Dated May 27, 2015 |
| | | | | | | | Amount of Funding:
$ 540,320.00 Parks & Recreation Dedication Fund (4035)
$ 67,680.00 Reimbursement of Equipment/Projects Fund (1850)
$ 608,000.00 Total Funding
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| | | | | | | | Contact Information:
Jacquelyn L. Nisby Phone: 832-393-8023 |
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