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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 09 11 Regular 503 - Veolia Additional Construction Related CostsREGULAR AGENDA ITEM 503 CITY COMMISSION AGENDA | SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Veolia Additional Construction Related Costs SUMMARY The water reclamation facilities were intended to have a refurbishment completed within 12 to 18 months from the start of the Agreement through the WRF (Water Reclamation Facility) Priority Repairs project. For various reasons, construction has taken much longer and currently continues three years later. The delayed and continuing construction activities that are beyond Veolia’s reasonable control and have caused Veolia to incur substantial increased operational costs that Veolia is entitled to recover under Section 10 of the Agreement. Sections 10.1.1, 10.1.2, and 10.2 of the Agreement provide provisions to accommodate the required services to accommodate the changed operating conditions. The costs are related to support services for the temporary belt press obtained through the City ITB 07-21 JN. Support services for the press were initiated in November 2021. In addition, temporary floating aerators were added to the East WRF unit 2 during repairs to unit 1 to provide additional air for treatment. FISCAL YEAR 2022 (NOVEMBER, 2021 TO SEPTEMBER,2022) COSTS Temporary Staffing $4,800/month Semi-Truck Rental $2,461/month Sludge Trailer Rental $3,312/month Temporary Floating Aerators Electrical Cost at East WRF (October 2021 to September 2022) $1,034.49 to $1,326.51/month Total for 12 months plus 10% = $149,395 Fiscal year 2023 (October 1, 2022 to current) cost is $10,573/month plus 10%. To address the financial impacts of the construction activities, the following adjustments are proposed: 1. A one time payment for 2022 costs of $143,395 for construction related incurred costs. 2. Construction related incurred costs of $10,573 per month plus 10% starting October 2022 for a total cost of $10,678.73 per month. The belt press was demobilized in August 2023. The total cost for FY23 for 11 months is $117,466.03. FUNDING SOURCE 266 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Commission approve the request. The requested Construction Period Cost of $143,395 for FY 2022 (October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022) and $10,573/ month plus 10% for FY 2023 (October 1, 2022 through August 30, 2023), i.e. October 1, 2022 until demobilization of the belt press in August 2023 for a total cost of $117,466.03, are authorized in paragraph 10.1.1, 10.1.2, and 10.2 of the Agreement. The additional costs were not anticipated when the Agreement was executed, the City has contractual control of the contractor, and construction has extended significantly beyond the original schedule. The presented costs are beyond the control of either the City or Veolia. Additionally, authorization for the City Manager and City Attorney is requested to prepare and execute any and all applicable contract documents consistent with this Agenda item. 267