CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approve the award of Change Order #1 to Contract 26-079, Fire Station 4 Improvements, to Kandu Construction, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $120,145 and a total award of $3,018,145, and for an additional 61 days
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DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
SUBMITTED BY: Dan Randolph, P.E., Director
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
The City Council awarded Contract 26-079, Fire Station 4 Improvements, to Kandu Construction, Inc. on June 2, 2026, with a closeout date of March 31, 2027. The purpose of this contract is to renovate the restroom and shower facilities at Fire Station #4 to better accommodate operational needs, support gender equity, and address recommendations from the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) Accreditation Team. Work also includes construction of the academy training center.
DISCUSSION:
This Change Order is requested to address unforeseen soil conditions discovered during construction of the training center. The additional work includes foundation footing excavation and backfill, including mobilization and demobilization as needed, along with any additional work recommended by the geotechnical engineer. The total amount requested is $120,145 with an updated closeout date of May 31, 2027.
Contract Award
Original Contract Value
$ 2,898,000
Prior Cumulative Approved Change Orders
$ 0
Subtotal
$ 2,898,000
(+/-) This Change Order
$ 120,145
Total Contract Value
$ 3,018,145
FISCAL IMPACT:
CIP#: MB228
Fire Station #4 Improvements are charged to the Building Improvements account listed below. The 2026 Budget includes $2,736,037 for the completion of the project. The requested change order of award of $120,145, and total award of $3,018,145, is higher than the budget for this expense. It is anticipated that this overage can be accommodated in the 2026 Budget.
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Fund Description
Total Budget Amount
22252200-551500
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