HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Task Order 4.1 under Master Agreement for new Water Treatment Plant RESOLUTION NO. 18-058
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER TO TASK ORDER 4.1 UNDER
MASTER AGREEMENT FOR NEW WATER TREATMENT PLANT
FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on August 28, 2012, the City Council approved a professional services agreement
with FOX Engineering of Ames, Iowa, for the final detailed design of the new Water Treatment Plant,
including bidding and construction phase services; and,
WHEREAS, a portion of the construction phase services is for construction office administration,
which includes work, such as reviewing equipment manuals, reviewing punch list items, meeting with the
City and subcontractors to get work completed, and other construction-related activities; and,
WHEREAS,construction office administration is provided under Task Order 4.1;the construction
of the Water Plant is taking longer than expected and work has exceeded the substantial completion date;
and,
WHEREAS, services of the consulting team are still needed to ensure the project is completed
according to contract requirements; the consulting team has informed the City that the delay in project
completion has caused it to exceed its contract budget for this phase of the work; and,
WHEREAS,the teamhas estimated the amount required to reach the likely final completion ofthe
project and is requesting a change order based on an hourly fee and associated reimbursables not to
exceed$100,000; and,
WHEREAS, also included in the amendment are provisions to complete a limited arc flash study
for the lump sum amount of$2,000;the arc flash study is an OSHA requirement for employee safety;and,
WHEREAS, it should be noted that City staff anticipates being able to recover the $100,000
portion of the change order from the general contractor through the"liquidated damages"provision of the
construction contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that
a change order to Task Order 4.1 under the Master Agreement with FOX Engineering of Ames, Iowa,
for the design, bidding, and construction of the new Water Treatment Plant in the amount of$102,000 is
hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of February, 2018.
Diane R Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13th day of February, 2018.