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Magnolia Underpass Bid No. 6782 — Change Order • Page 2 Roadway Construction The UP Railroad requested that the contractor provide traffic control and road closures during the construction and removal the rail crossings ($127,785). Adjustment to the cost of asphalt paving as allowed under the contract to account for the fluctuation in the cost of oil ($125,000). Testing of soil for contamination, removal and disposal of contaminated soil, including septic tanks and related waste disposal system, and abandonment of test wells ($45,985). Revisions to the irrigation system from overhead spray to a drip system to meet current requirements ($83,250). Requested access changes by private property owners. Additionally, the City directed changes to traffic control to address comments by property owners and motorists ($43,386). Revised medians and parkways for operational safety improvements ($177,000). Sewer irrigation and water line conflicts which were encountered and discovered during construction ($125,863). Miscellaneous revisions to the contract quantities including: curb and gutter; sidewalks; paving; tree removal; expansion of the Department of Motor Vehicles parking lot; and extension of the median curb between Merrill Avenue and Beatty Drive ($174,500). The Purchasing Services Manager concurs with the recommendation above. FISCAL IMPACT There is no impact to the General Fund. The total increase in change order request is $1,680,051.75, which increases the estimated construction cost to $14,801,582.70. Sufficient funds are available in Account Nos. 9589720 - 440234 and 9589710 - 440301. Prepared by: Thomas J. Boyd, Interim Public Works Director Certified as to availability of funds: Paul C. Sundeen, Assistant City Manager /CFO /Treasurer Approved by: Deanna Lorson, Assistant City Manager for Scott C. Barber, City Manager Approved as to form: Gregory P. Priamos, City Attorney 52 -3