Request for Committee Action
A briefing memo explaining the purpose, background, and impact of the requested action.
Contract amendment with Knutson Construction Services, Inc. for concrete superstructure work for the Public Service Building Project (RCA-2019-00739)
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
To Committee(s)
| # | Committee Name | Meeting Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ways & Means Committee | July 9, 2019 |
Action Item(s)
| # | File Type | Subcategory | Item Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Action | Contract/Agreement | Authorizing an increase to Contract No. C-44463 with Knutson Construction Services, Inc., in the amount of $207,892 for a total amount not-to-exceed $11,918,953, for additional costs associated with the April 3, 2019, updated construction schedule for the concrete scope of work for the Public Service Building Project. |
Previous Actions
CF-2018-00012 - Public Service Building Project related files
Ward / Neighborhood / Address
| # | Ward | Neighborhood | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ward 7 | Elliot Park | 501 4th Avenue South |
Background Analysis
The construction schedule for the project has a planned sequence of work that has key tasks and completion dates by various contractors that are critical to the proper coordination and execution of the work by all subsequent contractors. The planned construction schedule is included in the specifications for bidding and/or change orders for each of the various bid packages that have been issued to date.
To date, three construction contractors who are currently working on the site have indicated additional costs associated with a month delay in the installation of the tower crane in early 2019. In general, costs range from under-utilized staffing, wage adjustments associated with labor agreements, off-site storage and work needing to be completed in winter conditions later this year. The City is in discussions with the contractor responsible for the vast majority of the month delay to recover costs incurred.
Knutson Construction Services, Inc. has requested a contract amendment for $ 207,893 to offset the negative impact of the updated construction schedule to the overall cost to complete their scope of work. The City’s Construction Manager as an Advisor has reviewed the request and is recommending the City approve the requested amount.
FISCAL NOTE
- No fiscal impact anticipated
Enterprise Review
- Meets the City’s Equity and Inclusion goals for contracts over $100,000.
- Meets Small and Underutilized Business Program goals.