October 15, 2012 - City of Laredo

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
I DATE: I SUBJECT: MOTION
Consideration for approval of the North Merida Drive Extension Project as complete, and
10/15/12 approval of change order no. 3 a decrease of $84,559.19 for the balance of quantities actually
constructed in place to the construction contract and includes liquidated damages assessment of
$27,200.00 (thirty-two (32) working days @ $850.00/day = $27,200.00) for construction delays,
the release of retainage, and final payment in the amount of $94,563.32 to Whitestone
Construction, Ltd., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $2,350,902.25. Funding
is available in the 2009 C.O. Bond.
INITIATED BY:
STAFF SOURCE:
Carlos Villarreal,
Rogelio Rivera, P.E., City Engineer
City Manager
Riazul I. Mia, Environmental Director
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On May 7,2012, City Council approved to ratify change order no. 2 for a zero increase in construction contract
amount and no increase in contract time to the construction contract with Whitestone Construction, Ltd., Laredo,
Texas, for the North Merida Drive Extension Project for balance of items actually constructed in place.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Laredo North Merida Drive Extension Project proposed to connect Merida Drive to provide a north-
south collector to Bob Bullock Loop and provide an effective alternate route for residents traveling to Los
Presidentes Subdivision, Independence Hills Subdivision, United South High School, and Independence Hills
Regional Park. The project consisted of constructing 1,800 linear feet of a 41' roadway including: 2,830 LF of
curb and gutter, 6,000 SY of Type "D" HMAC, 16,950 SF of 6" concrete pavement, a 100' steel truss bridge, 160
LF of 22'x6.5' arch culvert, 665 LF of 24" RCP, 9 EA of slot inlet, 1,850 LF of 12" DR14 PVC water main, 8,900
SF of retaining wall, 285 LF of 8" SDR 26 PVC sewer collector, 3 EA of fiberglass manholes, street lighting,
sidewalk, landscaping, irrigation, traffic management and pollution prevention appurtenances.
Plans and specifications were prepared by Crane Engineering Corporation, Laredo, Texas.
This change order no. 3 is for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place, and the assessment of
$27,200.00 for construction delays. A portion of the liquidated damages monies will be used to pay Crane
Engineering Corporation for additional construction phase services for failed quality control testing an amount of
$2,200.00 to Terracon Consultants, Inc., owed by the contractor.
Original construction contract amount.. ................................................... $2,43 5,46 1.44
(Approved by City Council on March 1,20 10)
Change order no. 1.. ........................................................................... $ -0-
(Approved by City Council on September 19,201 1)
To add one hundred five (1 05) working days for additional work
required to stabilize subgrade over buried trash, by removing some
of the trash and adding compacted select fill and installation of geogrid;
to remove ground water from under keystone walls; and add to water and
wastewater quantities due to realignment of utilities.
Change order no. 2.. ............................................................................ $ -0-
(Approved by City Council on May 7,2012)
This change order no. 3... ..................................................................... $(84,559.19)
Final construction contract amount.. ......................................................... $2,350,902.25
The project was completed within the contract time allotted.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the 2009 C.O. Bond.
Account No. 464-9853-535-9559
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Approved by the Operations Committee on
Tuesday, October 9,2012, and by the Finance
Committee on Wednesday, October 10,20 12.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of Motion.