Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): Job No. 24/0018, UPIN 22102MF28U02
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): D & W Contractors, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 26%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): 49.95%
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a change in contract with D & W Contractors, Inc., in connection with Sidewalk - Woodforest Boulevard Phase II - 2022, adding 3 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $10,386.00, Job No. 24/0018-2, UPIN 22102MF28U02, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 26%, MWDBE Current Participation: 49.95%.
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Background and Discussion:
This project consists of the construction of approximately 11,400 linear feet of 6-foot-wide sidewalks along north and south Woodforest Boulevard. The project limits are from Redstone Street to Freeport Street.
This change order includes the following:
- While removing the existing ramp at the intersection of Castlebar Court and Woodforest Boulevard, the contractor uncovered a sinkhole caused by erosion of the soil beneath the roadway. The affected areas measure approximately 4 x 3 feet and 6 x 4 feet where soil has been washed out. The engineer of record has recommended the use of flowable fill to restore the stability of the roadway and address the underlying erosion. This change order will add $1,800.00 to the contract with no additional days.
- Due to the shortage of 5-inches Cedar Elm trees and the significant cost increase associated with sourcing them from out of state, it has been decided to use an alternative tree species. The engineer of record recommends substituting with Live Oak trees to maintain project timelines and budget. This change ...
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