Agenda Item No. _______________

Washburn University Board of Regents

SUBJECT: Change Orders - Memorial Union

DESCRIPTION:

The following change orders, which modify the contract of the contractor, are recommended.

General Contract - McPherson Contractors, Inc.

2. PR-24, PCO-32: Modify exterior handrail returns. A net increase of $1,024.00 was approved by the Board at its December 2001 meeting. Subsequent to the meeting, the architect agreed to pay for this modification. Net decrease: ($1,024.00).

3. PCO-37: Miscellaneous electrical work requested by the owner. Net increase: $707.00.

4. PCO-38: Relocate mop sink to Storage-118 (where floor machine will be stored). Net increase: $2,192.00.

Net contract change: Increase: $1,875.00

No change contract completion date - February 28, 2002

Contract - Star Signs & Graphics, Inc.

6. Add two (2) 1'-11" x 13" menu boards in Corner Store. Net increase: $2,210.00.

7. Add one (1) 1'-7" x 13" menu board for Union Market. Net increase: $1,025.00.

8. Add three (3) 13" x 20" M-1 type menu boards for Union Market. Net increase: $780.00.

Net contract change: Increase: $4,015.00

No change contract completion date - February 28, 2002

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:

Net increase in project cost of $5,890.00. Total commitment from contingency including this request is $99,332, leaving a $280,321 contingency balance.

RECOMMENDATION:

President Farley recommends approval of the change orders by the Board of Regents.

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Date Jerry B. Farley, President