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Consideration of approval of Change Order #02 for Contract 25-19, 2025 Sidewalk Repair Program
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Submitted by:
Jeni Schroeder, PE
Department
Engineering, Department of Public Works
A. Issue
Consideration of approval of Change Order #02 for Contract 25-19, 2025 Sidewalk Repair Program in the amount of $39,658.11.
B. Background/Options
This Change Order (CO) is for new work that was added to Contract 25-19 after bidding. The work includes building a new curb bump out and two pedestrian ramps in the northeast corner of Wauwatosa Avenue and Wright Street as part of the City's new Traffic Calming Program, funded by the Vehicle Registration Fee. Plans and layout are included in the attachments.
This intersection has been deemed one of the most dangerous within the City limits. It is a Safe Routes to School crossing and has a high number of vehicles passing on the right when others are stopped for pedestrians. The new curb bump out is designed to prevent vehicles making this movement from passing through the intersection and coming into conflict with the pedestrians.
Because the Sidewalk Program contractor is a concrete contractor, experienced with building ADA pedestrian ramps, it is the best fit contract to modify to get the work done in a timely manner.
C. Strategic Plan (Area of Focus)
Priority 2: Public Safety, Goal 2 - Proactively address pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular safety.
Priority 3: Infrastructure, Goal 2 - Ensure the City's infrastructure supports public health through multi-modal transportation and recreation opportunities.
D. Fiscal Impact
The contract amount after Change Order #2 is $826,314.27 which is 16.95% over the original contract award amount of $706,548.66, requiring approval.
However, the work in this CO and in the amount of $39,658.11 will be charged to Project SE002, Traffic Calming, not Project 2025, Sidewalk Repair Program.
E. Recommendation
Approval of Change Order #02 for Contract 25-19, 2025 Sidewalk Repair ...
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