Resolution No. 4700-26, West Mitchell Hammock Water Treatment Facility 2.5 Million Gallon Ground Storage Tank

Summary

This resolution approves Change Order No. 2 for the West Mitchell Hammock Water Treatment Facility (WMHWTF) 2.5 Million Gallon Ground Storage Tank project. The change order totals $119,898 and addresses several necessary modifications identified during construction.

Key changes include:

• $166,902 for replacing leaking 36-inch and 24-inch existing butterfly valves with new line stops, tapping saddles, and valves.
• $22,212 for electrical modifications, replacing fiber equipment with hardwire IO signals.
• $2,784 for the removal and reinstallation of an existing light pole within the work zone.
• A deductive change of $72,000 for revising the interior tank painting scope to only coat the dome and the upper five feet of the tank, based on subcontractor recommendation.

Additionally, a $50,000 contingency is being added to the project. A budget amendment of $169,898 is required, transferring funds from the Water/Wastewater Operating Fund balance to the construction account. The original contract with L7 Construction, Inc. was for $4,608,700.

Citizen Impact

This change order ensures the continued reliable operation of the West Mitchell Hammock Water Treatment Facility by addressing necessary repairs and modifications to a new storage tank. Residents will benefit from improved water infrastructure integrity, with no direct increase in costs as the funding comes from existing balances and project contingency.

Confidence

high