HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1983/08/30 Item 14 COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item 14
// Meeting Date 8/30/83
ITEM TITLE: Resolution //3 7c//Granting extension of time, Telegraph
Canyon Road, Hilltop Drive to Melrose Avenue
SUBMITTED BY: City Engineer , (4/5ths Vote: Yes No x )
REVIEWED BY: City Manager
ABC Construction Co. , is the contractor for the construction of public
improvements on Telegraph Canyon Road between Hilltop Drive and Melrose
Avenue. They have requested a 15-working day extension of time to their
contract due to delays in commencing work beyond their control .
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve resolution granting a 15-working day i
extension of time changing the completion date to September 23, 1983.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable.
DISCUSSION:
ABC Construction Co. was awarded the contract for the construction of public
improvements along Telegraph Canyon Road by City Council Resolution 11217 on
April 26, 1983. The contract was executed on May 12, 1983.
The contractor has requested a 15-working day extension of time for the
completion of public improvements on Telegraph Canyon Road. The contract
completion date is August 31, 1983. The extension of time, if approved, will
extend the contract completion date to September 23, 1983.
In accordance with contract requirements, ABC Construction Co. had to commence
work no later than May 31 , 1983. The contract provided for 65 working days
for completion. The Pacific Telephone Company, because of conflict with their
underground conduits, had Hood Corporation relocate the underground service.
Hood Corporation worked from June 7, 1983, to June 13, 1983. Because of the
location of the work being performed by Hood Corporation, ABC Construction Co.
was not able to commence their work.
It was necessary for the City of Chula Vista to obtain right-of-way along
Telegraph Canyon Road in order to construct this widening project. As a
condition of a negotiated settlement between the City of Chula Vista and
Mr. O'Brien, property owner, it became necessary for the City to provide dirt
on Mr. O'Brien' s property for his future use. The City Attorney requested
that our contractor provide the necessary fill dirt in accordance with the
agreement. To accomplish this, the City of Chula Vista had to obtain from
Mr. O'Brien written authorization for ABC Construction Co. to go on his
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property to place required fill dirt. ABC Construction Co. agreed at no
charge to place the f i l l dirt as requested. However, to place the f i l l dirt
required clearing and grubbing of existing weed and foliage on the property.
A change order was prepared between ABC Construction Co. and the City of Chula
Vista for the extra cost. The change order was executed on June 20, 1983,
resulting in a 15 working day delay.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
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