Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Jennifer Cain, Capital Programs Manager
Contact Info
(830) 221-4646 - jcain@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of a Change Order to the contract with Meyers Concrete for construction of the Downtown Sidewalk Improvements Project for $405,000 to include the Additive Alternate segment between Hill Avenue and Academy Avenue.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
The 2009 Downtown Implementation Plan (Plan) is intended to guide policy and funding decision making for the City, development community and other stakeholders in order to spur economic development projects in downtown New Braunfels. The Plan recommends improving accessibility and continuity in the sidewalk system by repairing or constructing broken or missing sidewalks segments, improving crosswalks around Main Plaza, and retrofitting sidewalks to adhere to ADA standards.
The Downtown Sidewalk Improvements project creates a cohesive aesthetic within the downtown corridor and improves pedestrian mobility by providing an ADA accessible route throughout the project limits. On February 13, 2017 City Council approved the contract with Myers Concrete to construct Phases 1A, 1B, & 1C of this project. Phases 1A & 1B include the Main Plaza. Phase 1C included San Antonio Street from Clemens Avenue to Gilbert Avenue. In effort to maintain the current project budget City staff as Myers Concrete negotiated a scope modification which limits Phase 1C of the project to San Antonio St. from Gilbert Avenue to Hill Avenue. Additionally, the segment between Academy Avenue and Hill Avenue was included as additive alternate pending availability of the contract contingency.
The additive alternate segment includes new sidewalks with pavers adjacent to the curb, new antique lighting street lighting, and pedestrian signal improvements at Academy Ave. at a cost of $405,000. With the current project nearing completion, the estimated remaining contingency is $220,000. On March 29, 2018 the New Braunfels Industrial Development Corporation (NBIDC) approved an additional $260,000 to fund construction of the additive alternate segment including a 15% contingency and additional professional services for the work. The project was originally scheduled to be substantially complete in May 2018, however with the added work the contractor will need approximately 3 additional months to complete the project.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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Strategic Priorities: (Infrastructure) - Continue an ongoing program of infrastructure construction and maintenance. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
With up to $260,000 from the NBIDC there are sufficient funds for this change order.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The NBIDC met on March 29, 2018 and voted to approve up to $260,000 of the project expenditure. The approval for that expenditure is on the Council’s agenda for consideration.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Should the City Council approve the 4B expenditure for this project, then staff recommends the approval of a Change Order to the contract with Meyers Concrete for construction of the Downtown Sidewalk Improvements Project for $405,000 to include the Additive Alternate segment between Hill Avenue and Academy Avenue.