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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC23830A - CO1 - FW Median Phase 1F REQUEST: SUBMITTED BY: APPLICANT: DATE: CONTENTS: Recommendation: CITY OF PALM DESERT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT Approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C23830-A with Sierra Landscape, Inc., for the Landscape Median Improvements on Fred Waring Phase 1 Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works Sierra Landscape Co., Inc. P.O. Box 14247 Palm Desert, CA 92255 May 24, 2007 Change Order No. 1 By Minute Motion: 1. Move Contingency for Contract No. C23830A in the amount of $8,702.00 to the base amount, and 2. Approve Change Order No. 1 for Sierra Landscape Co., Inc., in the amount of $8,702.00. Discussion: On September 28, 2006, City Council awarded Contract No. C23830A to Sierra Landscape Co., Inc., for the Landscape Median Improvements on Fred Waring Phase 1 in the amount of $433,900.00. There are areas of flagstone in the design that are set in a 31/2" bed of concrete. These flagstone areas have to 3/4" grout joints between stones. It is standard practice to apply grout in these joints to create a finished appearance. It was brought to the attention of both the City of Palm Desert and City of Indian Wells by the landscape contractor, Sierra Landscape Co., Inc., that the grout for the flagstone was not clearly defined in the bid specifications or on the landscape plans; therefore, they did not include it in their bid. Approve Change Order No. 1 to Sierra Landscape Co., Inc., Contract No. C23830A May 24, 2007 Page 2 of 2 Both Cities discussed the issue and determined that in order to complete the project appropriately, grout was necessary. City staff discussed the issue with the City Attorney and after he reviewed the contract specifications, he informed staff that grout will have to be paid as requested by Sierra Landscape Co.,Inc. City of Indian Wells will reimburse the City of Palm Desert for their portion of the contract including grout. Therefore, staff recommends that City Council, by minute motion, move $8,702.00 of contingency to base, and approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount $8,702.00 to. Contract No. C23830A. Prepared By: H. plncr Lards ape Approva igh nager -/Carlos L. Ortega City Manager /dh/bg ervices Departure Mark Greenwood, P.E. Director of Public Works Paul Gibson Finance Director 1:11.71ii':t+ICI7, CTION. APPRL, gECE DENI:. OT HE. G:1Pub WorksIPROJECTS1953-05 Landscape -Fred Waring -Deep Canyon to WashingtonlStaff Reports105-24-07 Staff ReportM.4pprove CO No.1 Ldscp Improvements on Fred Waring2.doc CITY OF PALM DESERT CONSTRUCTION CHANGE Contract Purpose Consultant's Name Address: Landscape Improvements on Sierra Landscape Co., Inc. P.O. Box 14247 Palm Desert, ORDER Fred Waring- Phase 1 CA 92255 Contract # / P.O. # I C23830-A I 013579 Change Order No. 7— 1 Contingency: YES) I NO Account No. 406-4614-433-4001 Project No. 953-05 Vendor No. 1 6936 You are hereby requested to comply with the following changes from the contract plans and specifications: DESCRIPTION OF CHANGES (Supplemental Plans, Specifications, and Directives dated Flagstone Grout Attached) TOTALS: NET CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRICE: JUSTIFICATION: Grout was not clearly defined in the bid specification the contractor's bid package nor was it a bid item. TOTAL BUDGET FOR PROJECT: Less: Expand. & Enarrb. To Date: Less: This change Order Amount: BALANCE OF BUDGET REMA N NG FOR PROJECT: + 477,290.00 - 468,588.00 - 8,702.00 0.00 DECREASE INCREASE In Contract Price In Contract Price $8,702.00 8,702.00 8,702.00 or on the landscape plans; therefore, it was not part of CONTINGENCY: Arrant Approved by Cancil: Less: Prior Change Order(s): Less: This Change Order: Balance Remaining of Contingency: + 43,390.00 8,702.03 34,688.001 The amount of the Contract will be increased by the Sum of: Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Two Dollars ($ 8,702.00). Contract C23830-A Change Order No. 1 Continued from front This Change Order covers changes to the subject contract as described herein. The Contractor shall construct, furnish equipment and materials, and perform all work as necessary or required to complete the Change Order items for a lump sum price agreed upon between the Contractor and the City of Palm Desert, otherwise referred to as Owner. Contract Time Extension -0- Days Revised Contract Total $442,602.00 The undersigned Contractor approves the foregoing Change Order # 1 as to the changes, if any, in the contract price specified for each item including any and all supervision costs and other miscellaneous costs relating to the change in work, and as to the extension of time allowed, if any, for completion of the entire work on account of said Change Order # 1 . The Contractor agrees to furnish all labor and materials and perform all other necessary work, inclusive of that directly or indirectly related to the approved time extension, required to complete the Change Order items. This document will become a supplement of the contract and all provisions will apply hereto. It is understood that the Change Order shall be effective when approved by the Owner. Execution of this Change Order by the Contractor constitutes a binding accord and satisfaction that fully satisfies, waives, and releases the Owner from all claims, demands, costs, and liabilities, in contract, law or equity, arising out of or related to the subject of the Change Order, whether known or unknown, including but not limited to direct and indirect costs and/or damages for delay, disruption, acceleration, loss of productivity, and stacking of trades, as well as any and all consequential damages. This document will become a supplement to the Contract and all provisions will apply hereto, all items included above must have required signatures as per the purchase resolution. 1. REQUESTED BY: 2. ACCEPTED BY: 3. CERTIFIED FUNDS AVAILABLE: DEPARTMENT HEAD FINANCE DIRECTOR NOTE: No payments will be made prior to City Manager and Council approval CONTRACTOR Date Accepted 4. APPROVED BY: RICHARD S. KELLY, MAYOR Date Approved CITY MANAGER Date Approved