DATE: May 3, 2022
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: BMY Construction Group, Inc., Animal Control Project - Change Order Status
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Receive update regarding Animal Control Center Project Change Order signed under the Chairman's authority and approve an increase in the Chairman's authorization to sign Contract Change Orders with BMY Construction Group, Inc., by an additional $162,761, which will increase the total authorization amount from $370,250 to $533,011.
REPORT
The recommended action will increase the maximum authorization of Contract Change Orders (CCO's) in order to accommodate final approval and execution of CCO's for completion of the construction for Animal Control Center (Animal Control) and provide adequate compensation for appropriate and equitable labor and materials through project completion. The Animal Control is located in District 1 and the impact is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If the recommended action is not approved, the contract will lack sufficient funding to pay for construction services throughout the post-construction phase.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is an increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. Sufficient appropriations are included in the Department of Public Works and Planning Animal Control Org 8855 FY 2021-22 Adopted Budget. The approval of the recommended action will increase the CCO's by $162,761, bringing the total amount of the construction contract to $7,938,011.
DISCUSSION:
On October 6, 2020, the Board awarded Contract No. 20-S-02 to BMY Construction Group, Inc. (BMY) to build the Fresno County Animal Control facility which among other features, includes three separate buildings including; administrative office, Intake center, kennels, quarantine area for sick animals, quarantine area for Animal Control Officers, play areas, laundry room, locker room for staff equipped with sho...
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