REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
GREGORY A. BARFIELD MA, Director
Department of Transportation
BY: WILLIAM C. HERR, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Construction Management Division
SUBJECT
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Approve Contract Change Order No. 6 to Strategic Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $9,958.15 for the Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express Replace HVAC FAX Administration Building Project, Project ID: FC00036 (Council District 3)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve Contract Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $9,958.15 for the installation of one ventilation louver in the mechanical room of the FAX Administration Building.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Contract Change Order No. 6 provides for the installation of one (1) 30"x30" louver in the mechanical room of the FAX Administration Building. During final inspections, the Building Official noted that the air combustion calculations for the mechanical room indicated that the ventilation did not meet current codes. The installation of a new louver is necessary to provide for adequate air for proper combustion for the mechanical equipment in the building. This will satisfy the code requirements and the associated building permit's final approvals.
BACKGROUND
On September 30, 2021, Council awarded a construction Contract in the amount of $549,994.92 to Strategic Mechanical, Inc. for the Replacement of the HVAC System at the FAX Administration Building. The Notice to Proceed was issued with a start date of April 20, 2022, and completion date of October 16, 2022. There have been five (5) Contract Change Orders approved to date totaling $108,192.32, resulting in a revised Contract Price of $658,187.24. There have also been sixty-two (62) suspension days granted to allow for the hot weather temperatures to pass prior to switching out the HVAC equipment to accommodate employee comfort. this resulted in a revise...
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