Council Agenda Item Cover Sheet

Submitting Department: Public Works

Presenter at meeting: Brenna Fall, PE

Contact Person:	Bob Hammond	Cell Phone Number: 319-440-1005

E-mail Address:	r.hammond@cedar-rapids.org

Description of Agenda Item: Accept projects

Authorizing Change Order No. Final in the amount of $ and accepting project, authorizing final payment in the amount of $ and approving the 4-year Performance Bond submitted by [Contractor} for the [Project Name] project (original contract amount was $ ; final contract amount is $ ).

CIP/DID #

EnvisionCR Element/Goal: ConnectCR Goal 4: Improve the function and appearance of our key corridors.

Background: This is a contract change order to adjust the contract price based on the actual quantities of completed work and additional work based on contractor quotes reviewed and accepted based on the scope of work. The unit prices remain the same as originally bid and the contract price is adjusted in accordance with the provisions specified in the terms and conditions. [Insert additional information from change order document]

Construction has been substantially completed by [Contractor] for the [Project Name] project. This is an approved Capital Improvements Project (CIP No. ) with a final construction contract amount of $ . Funding resources for this project were approved in FY and prior years and the project is completed within the approved budget.

Action/Recommendation: The Public Works Department recommends approval of Change Order No. and adoption of the Resolution to accept the project and performance bond and issue final payment to the contractor in the amount of $ .

Alternative Recommendation: There is no alternative recommendation but an alternative action is to not accept the project. If the project is not accepted, the project cannot be closed out (retainage cannot be released to Contractor, four-year maintenance bond period cannot begin) and City could be subject to claims since Contractor has fulfilled the terms of the construction contract.

Time Sensitivity: Normal

Resolution Date:

Budget Information:

Local Preference Policy: NA

Explanation: NA

Recommended by Council Committee: NA

Explanation: NA