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ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A CHANGE ORDER WITH PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR REQUESTED MODIFICATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT INCLUDING EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS, INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS AND STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO THE GAZEBO/OBSERVATION DECK DUE TO UNFORSEEN CONDITIONS
REQUEST: Authorization to execute a change order with Pirtle Construction, Inc., for requested modifications to the community center project as follows:
1. Exterior modifications - Not To Exceed $29,963.12, this modification was to add a concrete pad to the mechanical equipment yard. The approved design used rock, the life of the equipment can be extended by changing to concrete and the life time maintenance expense savings will exceed the projected cost.
2. Interior modifications - Not To Exceed $9,533.00, for the relocation of doorways to improve functionality in the green room for the main ball room. The wall is a fire rated wall which contributed to the cost.
3. Structural repair not to exceed $ 18,000. This is for a repair to the observation deck. The gazebo was an add-on to the deck. The gazebo supports did not meet code and this condition was not known until demolition was started. This cost is to bring the gazebo pilings and support up to code. This problem could not have been identified prior to demolition of the sections of the deck that required replacement.
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EXPLANATION: Over the course of the Wellington Community Center project, staff has worked with the design-build team to review and the project elements as design and construction progressed on the project. As the project evolved and during the course of construction, staff has developed its operating plan for the programs and overall operations at the facility. As such, staff discussed and required modifications to the design and construction. The design-build team proceeded on these requested modifications in order to minimize schedule impact to the overall project. Specifically, the exte...
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