R2003-45 AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDERS

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DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT Memorandum No. 2003-05 April 02, 2003 TO: Honorable Mayor Howley and City Council � FROM: Steve Garma ity Manager , John A. Sm' , ssistant City Manager for Public Service ' Keith D. A ex der, Director of Water Management SUBJECT: Lake Decatur Basin 6 Dredging Project City Project 9956 Dredge Tender and Fuel Barge Purchase Change Orders No. 1 through No. 5 SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing Change Orders No. 1 through No. 5. BACKGROUND: Staff and the City's design sub consultant for this equipment, Dredging Specialists, recommend approval of Change Orders No. 1 through No. 5 at a cost of $16,817. With approval of these change orders, the revised price for the dredge tender and fuel barge is $260,567, which is 6.9 % over the original bid. Council approval is required since the total of the change orders is in excess of $5,000. These change orders are the result of the manufacturer's suggestions to improve the safety and performance of the equipment at a modest cost. The change arder details are: No. 1: Add one steel skeg to protect the dredge tender propeller from underwater debris damage - $4,950. No. 2: Modify fuel barge spud design for greater strength and ease of operation- $900. No. 3: Prep and paint dredge tender and fuel barge internal steel surfaces to enhance equipment longevity- $4,800. No. 4: Add five engine gages to the dredge tender pilot house for the operator to monitor the engine while operating the tender- $3,392. No. 5: Add a single lever neutral start control (to assist with the operation of the dredge tender crane and fuel transfer system) and drain plugs to the waste oil and fuel pipe enclosures (to provide for easier clean up) - $2,775. POTENTIAL OBJECTION: None foreseen.