Report on project and motion approving Change Orders 50 - 56 for Capital Improvement Project 20170; Tourtellotte Park Pool Improvements.

Motion approving change orders 50-56.

In accordance with Section 2-8 of the Mankato City Code, the City Manager is to report as soon as practicable on change orders approved under $100,000. The following is a summary of change orders to date for 20170; Tourtellotte Park Aquatic Center Improvements.
 
Change Order #50
Installation of a new gas meter resulted in the need for additional gas piping to meet code compliance. The value of the work was $647.85.
 
Change Order #51
Installation of caulking to fill the gap between the roof fascia board and the variable surface of the existing limestone facade. This request was from maintenance staff concerned with wasp nests in this void. Value of work $3,336.90.
 
Change Order #52
Installation of domestic water and pressure reducing valves to the four (4) pool boilers. Value of work $1,186.50.
 
Change Order #53
Installation of a new Knox Box on the bathhouse for Fire Department access. Value of work $772.66.
 
Change Order #54
Installation of mesh fabric at four (4) deck gate locations to prevent unauthorized entry to the pool deck. Value of work $2,210.25.
 
Change Order #55
Installation of new gutters to reroute the downspout out of the path of the exterior drinking fountain at the front of the bathhouse. Value of work $446.25.
 
Change Order #56
Upon final inspection of the new boilers, it was discovered that the boilers were not installed at the correct elevation per the manufacturer’s specifications. An equipment pad or steel skid is required to raise the elevation of the boilers to allow for proper drainage into the boiler condensate drains. Staff have been working with the contractor since the grand opening to correct the work which has now been completed. The work encompasses all four (4) pool boilers. Staff negotiated a $0.00 cost for the work but requested the work be documented via change order.
 
To date, the total amount of change orders is $303,848.24. The original contract value was $8,423,316.00 and the current contract value is $8,727,164.24.
 
Construction is now complete. The final pay estimate will be processed after approval of the change orders and the project will be closed.