STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: December 14, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2, 7, 14
DEPARTMENT: Water Utilities Department
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an increase in the construction services contract with Southland Mole JV for additional work associated with storm drainage improvements for the Mill Creek / Peaks Branch / State-Thomas Drainage Relief Tunnel Project - Not to exceed $2,506,348.00, from $210,032,735.00 to $212,539,083.00 - Financing: Flood Protection and Storm Drainage Facilities Fund (2012 General Obligation Bond Funds)
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BACKGROUND
The 2006 and 2012 Bond Programs provided funding for design and construction of storm drainage relief improvements for the Mill Creek / Peaks Branch / State-Thomas watersheds. On February 14, 2018, City Council authorized a construction contract with Southland Mole JV, for the construction of the Mill Creek / Peaks Branch / State-Thomas Drainage Relief Tunnel Project by Resolution No. 18-0296. The project includes a 5-mile tunnel that will provide drainage and flooding relief to the lower areas of the Mill Creek watershed (around Baylor Hospital), Peaks Branch watershed (south of Buckner Park), and East Peaks Branch watershed (around Fair Park area). It will also provide drainage and flooding relief to the State-Thomas area near Woodall Rodgers.
On February 21, 2021, City Council authorized Change Order No. 1 to the construction services contract with Southland Mole JV for repairs and improvements to existing storm drainage systems directly connected with the Mill Creek tunnel system and increased quantities for tunnel support, paving restoration, water, and wastewater improvements. This action will authorize Change Order No. 2 to the construction services contract with Southland Mole JV for a screening wall and fence around the temporary concrete batch plant site for the tunnel lini...
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