Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD., P.E., PMP, CFM, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis, Commissioner Precinct 1
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 24208MF2YW01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): LMC Corporation
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a change in contract with LMC Corporation, in connection with the 5737 Cullen Blvd (Annex 14) - Architectural and MEP Upgrades - 2023, with an addition in the amount of $28,231.23, Job No. 25/0178-1, UPIN 24208MF2YW01, Precinct 1.
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Background and Discussion:
Comprehensive MEP upgrades at the 5737 Cullen facility to improve overall building performance and reliability. The Contractor, LMC Corporation, has requested several contract adjustments related to builders’ risk coverage, asbestos abatement, and increased plumbing material costs. Builders risk insurance was not included in the original contract documents, and LMC is seeking its addition to address exposure associated with ongoing mechanical and electrical work. During construction, asbestos-containing materials were identified in areas requiring demolition, prompting the need for complete abatement to maintain safety and regulatory compliance. LMC has also reported significant market-driven increases in plumbing material costs, necessitating a contract modification to account for the price escalation.
Expected Impact:
The addition of builders’ risk coverage will increase overall project cost but will reduce...
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