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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item 8
Meeting Date 12/8/87
Resolution~~~ ~~ Approving extension of contract time
for the modification of East "H" Street centerline median at
Auburn Avenue project
Director of Public Works ~%'u'~
City Manager (4/5ths Vote: Yes No X )
On September 8, 1987, the City Council by Resolution No. 13241 awarded a
contract for modification of the East "H" Street centerline median at Auburn
Avenue to 0 & B Matthews Construction Inc. The contractor had 35 working days
to complete the project. Due to rain and unexpected difficulty in removing
the stamped concrete in the median, the contractor will be unable to complete
the project within the specified period and has requested a contract time
extension.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council adopt a resolution approving extension of
contract time to December 31, 1987.
~OARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable.
DISCUSSION:
0 & B Matthews Construction Inc. was awarded a contract to modify the East "H"
Street centerline median at Auburn Avenue to permit the installation of bike
lanes in this portion of East "H" Street. The contract was for a 35 working
day period, which commenced on October 12, 1987, and expired on December 1,
1987. Since then we have had rainfall a total of four (4) days. Due to wet
conditions, the contractor was unable to work on two (2) days. Thus, the
contractor is eligible for a contract time extension of six (6) days due to
adverse weather.
In addition to requesting an extension of contract time based on adverse
weather, the contractor has requested an additional extension of fifteen (15)
days due to unexpected difficulty in removing the stamped concrete in the
median. Their request is for a total of twenty one working days, which would
extend the contract to December 31, 1987. The contractor is entitled to an
extension of time if the delays are caused by unforeseen events beyond his
control.
We concur with the contractor and
the City Council. The contractor
the most expeditious manner.
.FISCAL IMPACT: None.
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recommend that the extension be approved by
has made a commitment to complete the job in
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