Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing a Contract Amendment with Kleinfelder for Construction Materials Testing Services Related to the Completion of Construction of the Tennis Complex at Gabe Nesbitt Park
Summary
MEETING DATE: May 1, 2012
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Patricia L. Jackson, P.E., Facilities Construction Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Approval of Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· This Resolution authorizes a contract amendment with Kleinfelder for construction materials testing services related to the completion of construction of the Tennis Complex at Gabe Nesbitt Park.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· The City Council has previously authorized a contract for construction materials testing services for the Tennis Complex at Gabe Nesbitt Park, for an amount not to exceed $35,000.
· The amount of this contract was based on construction material testing requirements for similar past projects.
· During the course of construction additional construction material testing was required for the following reasons:
o Additional earthwork testing during moisture conditioning of the soil.
o Additional concrete testing was necessary due to the contractor dividing the construction into smaller segments resulting in additional concrete pours.
· A proposal for the additional testing has been received from Kleinfelder in the amount of $14,943.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· This Resolution authorizes a contract amendment for material testing provided by Kleinfelder, adding $14,943 to their contract.
· Funding for this contract amendment is available in the Capital Improvements Program within the current budget for the Tennis Complex (PK5029).
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· N/A