Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Service to modify and increase an existing contract with Strawser Paving Co., Inc. ("Strawser Paving Company") for the Roadway Improvements - Little Turtle Way project in an amount up to $400,000.00.
Ordinance 1820-2021 authorized the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract with Strawser Paving Company for the construction of the Roadway Improvements - Little Turtle Way project and to provide for construction administration and inspection services. This contract includes the reconstruction and realignment of Little Turtle Way from the entrance ramp to SR161 West Bound to Firewater Lane. The reconstruction will include the installation of a roundabout at the intersection of Little Turtle Way and Longrifle Road. Longrifle Road will be reconstructed between Garand Drive and Double Eagle Drive. Full depth reconstruction will follow the alignment of the existing Little Turtle Way West, and other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications set forth in the Bid Submittal Documents.
The construction of the project is currently in progress. The project has experienced a delay of six months due to a restraining order halting construction as result of litigation regarding Right-of-Way acquisition for the project. The project has required extra work not originally in the contract including the resurfacing of existing northbound Little Turtle Way, flooding mitigation, stormwater pollution prevention plan and the resurfacing of Firewater Lane and Double Eagle Drive. These items have depleted the contingency funds.
Modification 1 will provide additional contingency funds for future unforeseen circumstances and extra work to ensure construction remains on-schedule.
1.1 Amount of additional funds to be expended: $450,000.00
The original contract amount: $5,305,300.70 (PO310508, Ord. 1820-2021) ...
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