Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order #8 in the amount of $233,343.80 for CR 110 Middle (James Construction Group), a Road Bond project in Commissioner Pct. 4. P: 261 Funding Source: Road Bond

This Change Order adds a pay item to compensate the Contractor, James Construction Group, for extended project overhead costs caused by delays due to utility relocations. The plans included Special Provisions 002-WC02 Utilities Important Notice to Contractors that provides the estimated utility clear dates for utilities in conflict with the construction of the roadway, at the time of the bid letting date.

Each utility was in conflict in multiple locations on the project. The Contractor requests extended overhead costs for 140 days of delay costs at a rate of $1,660.74 per day. The extended overhead includes the cost for management of the project, including Project Manager, Project Engineer, Superintendent, Utility Superintendent and related vehicles.