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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO |
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| | | | | | | | | MEETING DATE: | 3/19/2024 | | DEPARTMENT: | Engineering-Facilities | | DIRECTOR: | B. Caleb Thornhill, P.E., Director of Engineering | | AGENDA ITEM: | Approve a change order in the amount of $235,000 for Fire Training Center, Project No. FAC-F-6824 | | RECOMMENDED ACTION: | Approval of Change Order |
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| | | | | | | | ITEM SUMMARY To approve an increase to the current awarded contract amount of $13,638,803 by $235,000, for a total contract amount of $13,873,803, for Fire Training Center, Project No. FAC-F-6824, from Thos. S. Byrne, Inc. for the Engineering Department; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. (Contract No. 2017-0516-B, Change Order No. 4) Approved |
| | | | | | | | PREVIOUS ACTION/PRESENTATION On September 14, 2020, Council awarded RFB No. 2017-0516-B for Fire Training Center, Project No. FAC-F-6824 to Thos. S. Byrne, Inc. in the amount of $ 12,958,671.
On July 16, 2021 Change Order 1 was executed, 32 calendar days were added to the contract, with an increase of $0 for a total contract amount of $12,958,671.
On March 14, 2022 Change Order 2 was executed, 135 calendar days were added to the contract, with an increase of $0 for a total contract amount of $12,958,671.
On April 25, 2022 Council awarded an increase of $680,132 through Change Order 3 for a total contract amount of $13,638,803, no time was extended. |
| | | | | | | | BACKGROUND The Engineering Department recommends approval of Change Order No. 4 for the increase in the construction contract with Thos. S. Byrne, Inc., in the amount of $235,000, for the Fire Training Center, Project No. FAC-F-6824. Change Order No. 4 is required to complete this project. Change Order No. 4 provides Thos. S. Byrne, Inc. with funds due to extended General Conditions. The project experienced delays as certain elements had to be redesigned to serve the ultimate use of the fire props used for training City of Plano Fire Department staff. Change Order #4 will also establish a completion date.
If this agenda item is not approved, the Fire Training Center project will not be completed in a timely manner and litigation may be required. |
| | | | | | | | FINANCIAL SUMMARY/STRATEGIC GOALS Funding for this item is planned for the 2023-24 Fire & Public Safety Facilities CIP. The fourth change order for the Fire Training Center project will provide construction services in the total estimated amount of $235,000.
Approval of this item will support the City's Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor of being an Excellent, Innovative, and Accountable City Government. |
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