PILLAR: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: February 25, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation and Public Works
PRIORITY: Infrastructure
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an increase in the construction services contract with Rebcon, LLC for the additional water main improvements needed on Commerce Street from Good Latimer Expressway to Exposition Avenue - Not to exceed $150,240.00, from $30,443,508.24 to $30,593,748.24 - Financing: Water Capital Improvement G Fund
*In alignment with Infrastructure Improvements Plan.
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BACKGROUND
On September 27, 2023, the City Council authorized a construction services contract with Rebcon, LLC for the construction of Commerce Street from Good Latimer Expressway to Exposition Avenue by Resolution No. 23-1324.
During construction, it was discovered that unknown substandard fire line connections existed within the project limits that needed to be replaced, which requires additional water services to bring the fire lines to standard. Consequently, it is necessary to add to the contract the additional water pipe, valves, vault, meters and water services needed to complete the fire line connections to the new water mainline.
This action will authorize Change Order No. 4 to the construction services contract with Rebcon, LLC for the additional water main improvements needed on Commerce Street from Good Latimer Expressway to Exposition Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $150,240.00.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Began Construction April 2024
Complete Construction March 2027
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On September 27, 2023, the City Council authorized a construction services contract with Rebcon, LLC for the construction of Commerce Street from Good Latimer Expressway to Exposition Avenue by Resolution No. 23-1324.
On February 26, 2025, the City Council authorized Change Order No. 2 to the construction services ...
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