REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
June 22, 2017
FROM: THOMAS C. ESQUEDA, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Planning Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities, Planning & Engineering
BY: RAUL GONZALEZ Professional Engineer
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities, Planning & Engineering
SUBJECT
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Approve a Change Order for Clark Brothers Inc., in the amount of ($3,739.70) and a time extension of 31 calendar days for the Recycled Water Pump Station at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Council District 3)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a Change Order in the amount of ($3,739.70) and a time extension of 31 calendar days to Clark Brothers Inc., for Final Project Closeout of the Recycled Water Pump Station.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Utilities - Wastewater Management Division, requests approving a Change Order reducing the contract price by ($3,739.70) from $1,833,967.00 to $1,830,227.30 and a time extension of 31 calendar days to Clark Brothers Inc. for the Recycled Water Pump Station located at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility. This agreement was reached to settle outstanding items associated with the construction of the Recycled Water Pump Station.
BACKGROUND
On April 21, 2016 City Council approved the construction contract with Clark Brothers Inc., for the construction of a new Recycled Water Pump Station, associated with the Tertiary Treatment and Disinfection Facility (under construction at the time). Notice to Proceed was issued on May 25, 2016 with an aggressive contract time of 180 calendar days. Change Order No. 1 is a balancing change order for the purpose of closing-out the project. Change Order No. 1 addresses revisions during construction and time delays.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
By the definition provided in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15378, the approval of this Change Order does not qualify as a “project” for the purpose of CEQA.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference was implemented; Clark Brothers Inc. is a local business.
FISCAL IMPACT
This Change Order has no financial impact on the General Fund and is located in Council District 3. The funds necessary for this Change Order exist in the sewer enterprise fund.
Attachment: Change Order No. 1