Consent 1.C.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 07/28/2014
- TITLE
- TetraTech Change Order #1, Empire Parking Garage
- PRESENTED BY:
- Bruce McCandless
- Department:
- City Hall Administration
Presentation:
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
In March, 2013 the City Council approved a $54,128 contract with Tetra Tech for materials inspections on the Empire Parking Garage. Concrete test results in early 2014 indicated some concrete samples that might not meet strength specifications. Additional in-situ concrete testing was recommended as well as some additional observations of the tendon post-tensioning operations. The proposed change order is $13,001, and about 45% of that cost will be paid by the concrete supplier. Due to the urgency for testing as soon as feasible, staff directed the contractor to proceed but neglected to submit the change order to the City Council until this month.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
There are no viable alternatives to this change order. The concrete strength and steel cable tensioning systems are critical elements of the structure and had to be tested to ensure public safety and that the City received the product that it purchased.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The total contract will be $67,129. This is within the City's budget and contingency for the project. The concrete supplier will pay approximately 45% of the $13,001 change order cost.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Change Order #1 with Tetra Tech for $13,001.
APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR
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