ITEM TITLE:
Approval of Contract Amendment #1 with Dawson Construction, LLC for the Valdez Fire Station 1 Replacement CM/GC contract in the Amount of $ 891,905.00.
SUBMITTED BY: Lindy Vititow, Capital Facilities Project Manager
FISCAL NOTES:
Expenditure Required: $891,605.00
Unencumbered Balance: $15,968,448.42
Funding Source: 310-1634-58000
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Amendment #1 with Dawson Construction, LLC for the Valdez Fire Station 1 Replacement CM/GC contract in the amount of $891,905.00.
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
In order to meet the project schedule, the foundation and steel design were prioritized and fast tracked. The contractor, Dawson Construction, will procure the structural and reinforcing steel materials based upon the 95% design drawings. The estimated lead time for the steel package is twelve weeks for delivery. The cost of the steel package will be omitted in the forthcoming final Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Project.
Steel detailing was proposed by Dawson in their interview as a means of keeping the twelve month construction schedule. Detailing is complete, bids have been received, and upon approval of this procurement package change order, materials buy-out and ordering will begin.
In the unlikely event a GMP cannot be negotiated the steel will be on site while bidding can occur to prevent further project delays. The attached pricing is for steel F.O.B. Valdez.
The current project design is at 95 percent complete and Dawson is soliciting additional subcontractor and supplier bids to establish a basis for GMP negotiations. Additional value engineering and project scoping/ prioritization are ongoing to ensure the $16 million construction budget is maintained. We anticipate presenting a final GMP to Council for approval in April to maintain a mid-May construction start.