Explanation
BACKGROUND: This Ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the construction contract with American Suncraft Construction Co. for the Tank Interior Paintings for Hilliard Rome West & Broad Street South, for the Division of Power and Water. Modifications are needed to modify the contract due to unforeseen conditions found during construction.
As the contractor began sandblasting the one million gallon tank interior at East Broad Street South it was discovered that corrosion had perforated the tank wall above the water level at the roof edge. Metal bands had to be fabricated and welded into the eave area completely around the roof perimeter before the recoating could be completed. The total amount of this modification is $68,268.50, a 10.8% increase of the original contract cost.
1. Amount of additional funds to be expended: $68,268.50
Original Contract Amount: $630,740.00
Amount of original contract and this modification: $699,008.50
2. Reasons additional goods/services could not be foreseen:
The corrosion damage in the recess between the tank roof and the tank wall was not visible until sandblasting began to remove the existing coating.
3. Reason other procurement processes are not used:
The existing tank interior coating had been partially removed when the damaged areas were discovered. The replacement coating could not be applied until the damage was repaired.
4. How cost of modification was determined:
An estimate was received from the American Suncraft and compared to the cost of similar work in the past. American Suncraft's estimate was acceptable and they were told to proceed because of the need to complete the work quickly so that the coating process could continue.
Contract Compliance Information: 31-1286248, expires 8/28/10, Majority
Emergency Designation: It is requested that this Ordinance be handled in an emergency manner so that the contractor can proceed withou...
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