Agenda Item No. _______________

Washburn University Board of Regents

SUBJECT: Change Orders - Living Learning Center Project

DESCRIPTION:

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

General Contract - McPherson Contractors, Inc.

2. Add 8 single roll toilet tissue holders in accessible suites. Net increase: $106.00.

3. Add labor and material required to water sod prior to lawn sprinkler connection. Net increase: $381.00.

4. Add 8 grab bars at accessible suites. Net increase: $1,390.00.

5. Add 15 concrete splash blocks. Net increase: $187.00.

6. Credit for not replacing damaged stainless steel toilet partitions in Bldg. 3. Net decrease: $400.00.

7. Cost to modify concrete floor in Bldg. 3 tower for recessed metal plaque. Net increase: $741.00.

Net contract change: Increase: $2,405.00

No change contract completion

date for Bldgs. 1 and 2 - June 27, 2001

No change contract completion date

for Bldg. 3 - July 11, 2001

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:

Net increase in project cost of $2,405.00. Total commitment from contingency including this request is $523,241, leaving a deficit ($716) 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