Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a Change Order to the Contract with Roadway Solutions, Inc., for the Construction of a New Traffic Signal at U.S. 380 and Tremont Boulevard for a Revised Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $850,000
Summary
MEETING DATE: February 3, 2015
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Gary Graham, PE, PTOE, CIP & Transportation Engineering Manager
Danny Still, PE, CIP Engineer
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Approval of Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· The Resolution authorizes a change order to the contract with Roadway Solutions, Inc., for the construction of a new traffic signal at U.S. 380 and Tremont Boulevard for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $850,000.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· On August 4, 2014, the City Council awarded a contract to Roadway Solutions, Inc., to construct four new traffic signals in McKinney, three on Custer Road and one on Eldorado Parkway.
· An additional traffic signal is needed at the entrance to the Tucker Hill subdivision at U.S. 380 and Tremont Boulevard. Based on increasing traffic volumes and how difficult it is to safely and efficiently maneuver vehicles through this intersection, both TxDOT and the City agree that a traffic signal is warranted there.
· Lee Engineering, LLC, prepared the construction plans for the Tremont signal.
· Construction of the first four signals is anticipated to be complete in March. This change order allows for an additional 60 days to construct the additional signal. Construction of all five signals is expected to be complete in May 2015.
· Roadway Solutions, Inc., has submitted prices for the additional work required to construct the Tremont signal. The City and Roadway Solutions have agreed upon the cost of $73,134.86 for this additional work.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· The City Council approved the original contract of $687,170 with a 10% contingency for a total amount not to exceed $760,000. Changes and quantity overruns required at the first four signals may require the use of the full $760,000 amount. This new change order would require additional funds beyond that original $760,000 amount.
· This Resolution authorizes a change order to the current contract with Roadway Solutions, Inc., for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $850,000.
· NCTCOG specification 104.2.1 allows for construction contracts to be increased by up to 25% of the total original contract amount. Because the original contract amount was $687,170, the total contract amount could be increased up to a maximum of $858,962.50.
· Funds are available in the Capital Improvements Program in TR4373.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· N/A