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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />DATE: 12119/OS <br />ITEM NO.: 3•� <br />Department ApprovaL• Manager Reviewed: Agenda Section: <br />�,� � - Consent <br />r : : , _r <br />Item Description: Final contract acceptance of S. Owasso Blvd Earthwork Project <br />Background: On October 10,2005, the City Council awarded S. Qwasso Blvd Earthwork to Jay <br />Brothers, Inc., of Forest Lake, Minnesota. The work for this contract was finished in late <br />November, and the contractor has requested final payment. This contract is the first segment of <br />the larger S. Qwasso Boulevard reconstruction project scheduled for next spring and consists of <br />the earthwork necessary for the realignment of S. Owasso Boulevard between Matilda and <br />Galtier. The contract includes tree removal, minor pipe work, and the placement of the subgrade <br />for the new street alignment. This surcharge will remain in place over the winter. <br />Policy objectives: City policy requires that the following items be completed to finalize a <br />construction contract: <br />Certification from the City Engineer verifying that all of the work has been completed <br />in accordance with plans and specifications. <br />* A resolution by the City Council accepting the contract and beginning the one-year <br />warranty. <br />Financialimplications: The fmal contract amount, $71,91835 is $8,848.25 less than the <br />awarded amount of $80,766.60. This represents a decrease in contract of approximately 11%. <br />The decrease was due to actual quantities for this project being lower than estimated. The costs <br />for this contract will be paid for using Municipal State Aid funds. <br />Staff recommendation: Since all necessary items have been completed in accordance with <br />project plans and specifications, staff recommends the City Council approve a resolution <br />accepting the work completed as S. Owasso Blvd Earthwork Project and authorize final payment <br />of $71,418.35. <br />RECOMMENDED COUNCII, ACTION: <br />Approval of a resolution accepting the work completed as S. Owasso Blvd Earthwork Project, <br />starting the one-year warranty and authorizing fmal payment of $71,918.35. <br />Prepared by: Debra Bloom <br />