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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-024
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO.4 FOR
PHASE II OF THE SALT CREEK GRAVITY SEWER
INTERCEPTOR PROJECT (SW219) AND AUTIIORIZING THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBUC WORKS OPERATIONS TO
EXECUTE SAID CHANGE ORDER ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2002, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2002-
515, awarding a contract in the amount of $2,447,067 to Modem Continental Construction
Company of California, Inc. for the construction of a 1,100 foot tunnel under Interstate 5; and
WHEREAS, the 66-inch diameter microtunneling machine has become "stuck" twice and
is now unable to advance, resulting in significant costs due to "down-time" and a rescue and
recovery operation; and
WHEREAS, proposed Change Order No.4, in the amount of $1,100,000 is for larger,
more sophisticated machinery and equipment than specified in the original contract that is
deemed necessary to guarantee the successful completion of the final 830 feet of the 14.5
mile-long Salt Creek Sewer project; and
WHEREAS, the following is a summary of prior actions with regard to this project and
actions recommended by staff under the proposed resolution; and
ACTION DESCRIPTION AUTHORIZATION AMOUNT
Original (Base Contractor's Base Bid as awarded by Council Res. 2001-515 $2,447,067.00
Contract) City Council on December 17, 2003.
Change Order No.1 Removal of man-made obstruction Director of Engineering $ 46,073.46
near jacking pit and repair to tunnel
boring machine.
Change Order No.2 "Open for Business" banners for Director of Engineering $ 1,200.00
businesses along Main Street at
Interstate 5
Change Order No.3 Authorizing manufacture and Director of Engineering $ 50,000.00
delivery of steel rings for 94" steel
casing due to long lead time in order
to facilitate Proposed Change Order
No.4, if approved by City Council
Proposed Change Complete tunnel using larger Proposed for City $1,100,000.00
Order No.4 Microtunnel Boring Machine and Council approval
guarantee of completion
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
does hereby approve Change Order No.4 for the Phase II of the Salt Creek Gravity Sewer
Interceptor Project (SW219) and authorizes the Director of Public Works Operations to execute
said change order on behalf of the City.
Resolution 2004-024
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Presented by
Approved as to form by
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, California, this 13th day of January, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NAYS: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
Davis, McCann, Rindone, Salas and Padilla
None
None
ATTEST:
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Susan Bigelow, CMC, City C k
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2004-024 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 13th day of January, 2004.
Executed this 13th day of January, 2004.
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Susan Bigelow, CMC, City Cle