STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: April 14, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 9
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a decrease to the construction services contract with Texas Standard Company, Ltd. to compensate the contractor for remobilization and four months of traffic control for delays experienced due to relocation of utility conflicts and delete some work items from the traffic signal and urban design scope for the reconstruction and complete street improvements along Gus Thomasson Road from San Medina Avenue to Ferguson Road - Not to exceed ($263,360.00), decreasing the contract amount from $4,381,903.88 to $4,118,543.88 - Financing: Street and Transportation Improvements Fund (2012 General Obligation Bond Fund) (-$110,625.00) and Specified Streets Project Fund (2003 General Obligation Bond Fund) (-$152,735.00)
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BACKGROUND
On February 22, 2017, City Council authorized a construction contract with Texas Standard Construction, Ltd., for the reconstruction of street paving, storm drainage, traffic signal, landscaping and water and wastewater main improvements along Gus Thomasson Road from San Medina Avenue to Ferguson Road by Resolution No. 17- 0439.
During construction, unforeseen field conditions and utility conflicts were encountered that made it difficult for the contractor to complete the proposed traffic signal and urban design scope for this project. Consequently, the project completion was delayed, and the decision was made to remove this remaining work from the contract and have it completed by the Transportation Department and City forces.
This action will authorize a decrease to the construction services contract with Texas Standard Construction, Ltd. to compensate the contractor for remobilization and four months of traffic control for delays experienced due to relocat...
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