SUBJECT: Change Orders Living Learning Center Project
DESCRIPTION:
The following change orders, which modify the contracts of the three prime contractors, are recommended.
1. Steel stud framing to compensate for additional structural depth (from 2 " to 5") at barjoist top-cord extensions, Bldgs. 1 and 2. Net increase: $1,513.00.
2.Additional 12" wide soffits at upper floors of Bldg. 1. Net increase: $8,500.00.
3.Delete 1-hr. shaft liner wall at flue at Bldg. 2 from second floor to bottom of roof structure. Net decrease: $1,125.00.
4.Charges for additional overage required by manufacturer for color change M.V.T. flooring (approx. 1600 sq.ft.). Net increase: $6,305.00.
5.Additional food service/kitchen equipment requested by owner. (Hose and hose reel at dishwashing.) Revisions to finish of FS Equipment #112. Net increase: $3,722.00.
6.Change floor designations for the elevator in Bldg. 3 to match the floor designations in the Memorial Union. Net Increase: $281.00.
7.Provide one layer of " drywall to provide back-up material where wood panels are back cut at curved wall. Net Increase: $657.00.
8.Provide 6" PVC piping to tie-in downspouts on north side of Bldg. 1 directly into storm sewer, per geotechnical engineers recommendations. Net Increase: $1,740.00.
9.Remove existing tree at north circle drive, not included in original demolition package. Remove three evergreen trees north of International House that have died or are dying. Net Increase: $2,560.00.
10. Reimburse (by deduct Change Order from other Prime Contractors) for daily clean up expenses for period 03-30-01 thru 05-11-01. Total to be split in thirds. Total increase: $12,002.32.
11. Additional wood panels at stair in Bldg. 2 due to layout changes in stair per field conditions. Net increase: $626.00.
12. Add one (1) working day to contract completion date for Bldgs. 1 and 2 for inclement weather during month of February.
Net contract change: Increase: $36,781.32
Add one (1) working day to contract
completion date for Bldgs. 1 and 2- June 27, 2001
No change contract completion date
For Bldg. 3 - July 11, 2001
Electrical Contract Torgeson Electric
1. Reimburse for 1/3 daily clean up expenses, provided thru McPherson Contractors for the period 03-30-01 thru 05-11-01. Net decrease: $6,001.16.
2.Relocate cable tray on three floors of Bldg. 1 per owner's instruction. Net increase: $736.06.
3.Relocate data and power lines for ATM location in Bldg. 3 (Stauffer Commons) per owner's request. Net increase: $873.03.
Net contract change: Decrease: $4,392.07
No change contract completion date
for Bldgs. 1 and 2 June 21, 2001
No change contract completion date
For Bldg. 3 - July 5, 2001
Mechanical Contract Piping Contractors
1. Reimburse for 1/3 daily clean up expenses, provided thru McPherson Contractors for the period 03-30-01 thru 05-11-01. Net decrease: $6,001.16.
2.Provide rated insulating blanket at boiler flue pipe from second floor at bottom of metal roof deck. (Deduct for 1-hr shaft liner included in CO#G-12.) Net increase: $3,021.00.
3.Change fire protection heads from semi-recessed to flush heads at portals where 7' ceiling height occurs. (CO approved in CO M-8, work already part of contract.) Net decrease: $2,636.00.
Net contract change: Decrease: $5,616.16
No change contract completion date
For Bldgs. 1 and 2 -June 21, 2001
No change contract completion date
For Bldg. 3 - July 5, 2001
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Net increase in project cost of $26,773.09. Total commitment from contingency including this request is $323,043, leaving a $199,752 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