Explanation
This ordinance is to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with Righter Company (Ord. 1577-2019) for the repair of a storm sewer overflow drain line for the pond at Goodale Park.
Background: The improvements requested to repair the storm sewer drain are for the roadway excavation, maintenance of traffic, pipe repair, and site restoration for a collapsed storm sewer drain that runs from Goodale Park Pond under the southbound lane of Park St and ties into the sewer main approximately 20ft. underground. The repairs are necessary to allow for proper operation of the storm overflow and for future pond drawdown and maintenance operations.
Per City Code (329.09) as it applies to contract modifications:
1. The amount of additional funds to be expended under these modifications?
a. Requesting $83,500.00 to modify the construction contract with Righter Company to provide storm sewer overflow drain line repairs for the pond at Goodale Park.
2. Why the need for additional funds could not have been seen at the times that the contracts were initially awarded?
a. This repair is for an unknown field condition that impacts the normal overflow and draining functions of the park. The issue became apparent during the initial drawdown of the pump repair project we were unable to dewater the pond as expected. City SMOC staff assisted in attempting to clear the drain pipe but were unsuccessful. During their investigation a camera was placed in the pipe and we were able to determine that the pipe had collapsed causing blockage.
3. Why is not in our best interest to award additional work through another procurement process?
a. Righter Co is currently mobilized on site, have crews available immediately, and are capable of the work as they often complete similar work for DOSD. Proceeding with another proc...
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