Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $155,032.95 for Southwest Bypass Segment 2 (James Construction), a Road Bond project in Commissioner Pct. 3.
P: 243  Funding: Road Bond

This Change Order pays for the completion of the signal at the RM 2243 and Southwest Bypass intersection. The original plans only required the Contractor to install signal poles and illumination. The mast arms were to be delivered to the City of Georgetown for later installation. After the project began, the section of the Bypass construction by the City of Georgetown opened and a signal warrant study was performed that indicated the intersection met warrants. This Change Order adds pay items for the signal heads, controller cabinet, wiring, vehicle detection system, and the labor and equipment to complete the work for a fully functional signal. This Change Order also provides for the payment of retaining wall costs already incurred for Wall 6, prior to the decision to delete that wall from the Contract.Through discussions with landowners and the Engineer, the County decided to remove Wall 6 for safety concerns, maintenance issues, and cost savings. It was also decided by the County to install 7 additional cliff overhang gates through negotiations with the landowner. These will deter access to the quarry from the Southwest Bypass ROW.