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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager, or his designee, to Execute Change Orders for an Additional $50,000 for the 2024 Utility Frame Cover Adjustment Project (PW)
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MEETING DATE:
April 16, 2025
PREPARED BY:
Public Works Director
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing City Manager, or his designee, to execute change orders for an additional $50,000 for the 2024 Utility Frame Cover Adjustment Project.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The 2024 Utility Frame Cover Adjustment Project (Project) consists of adjusting water valve and manhole frames and covers to existing pavement grade, performing necessary pavement repairs at certain locations throughout the City, and other incidental and related work. Over the past several years, the City has utilized various pavement resurfacing methods such as cape seals and/or slurry seals as a cost-effective alternative to pavement overlays to increase the life cycle of the City's roadways.
On January 15th, 2025, Council awarded a contract to Tom Mayo Construction, Inc., of Stockton, California, for the 2024 Utility Frame Cover Adjustment Project in an amount not-to-exceed $118,600, including City Manager's change order authority in an amount not-to-exceed $50,000. This project was intended to test the feasibility of raising manhole and water valve facilities to grade by using high strength concrete as opposed to asphalt pavement in order to improve rideability. The original scope of work has been progressing smoothly and the pilot test is appearing successful.
To minimize traffic control set-ups and improve efficiency, the existing change order authority of $50,000 will be utilized to raise additional facilities that have been identified in Lodi Avenue. Staff is requesting the additional change order authority to complete pavement repairs on Guild Avenue between Turner Road and Lockeford Street, and to adjust seven water valve clusters to grade. Any remain...
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