ST9401WA-CS 961023October 23, 1996
Mr. Kenneth M. Griffin, P.E.
225 Parkway Blvd.
Coppell, Texas, 75019-4409
10-23-96 P04: 15
J.C.EVAHS
CONSTRUCTION
IN
Dear Ken,
On October 16, 1996 Richard Ball and myself met with you in your office along with Garreth Cambell and Michael Martin in
regards to the liquidated damages assessed against J.C. Evans Construction Company. At that time I asked the City of Coppell
to reconsider the assessed damages due to circumstances we felt played a part in the time delay. It was my understanding that
we are to submit a letter to you addressing all the items we feel caused this delay and you would take them into consideration.
1. J.C. Evans layed an additiona12351fof12" water line. Achange order was signed August T, 1996.~,2 f~l%~ CL,-,~...~vO,:,
With fittings, blocking, and testing we used 7 working days. L;~.'L] ¢-4~Z' '~ [ ~
2. An additional 90 If of 24" steel casing was installed. In order to install this casing we had to first remove the water line that
was already installed, we then installed and welded the casing, then reinstailed the water line. This process took 3 working
days. c~,v(b i,: (,-.',r,.-,-o ~ _,~ ~ L?~-~;
3. Additional 24" steel casing took 10 working days to deliver after it was ordered. See a~ached letter. ·
4. We felt that the Superintendent over this project was not doing the work to J.C. Evans standards so he was let go. When we
assigned the new superintendent, he was instructed to expose every bend and fitting to ensure they were properly installed and
blocked. This process took 8 working days.
5. When the existing 6" line was excavated in order to tie it into the new 16" water line, we were told that the existing line had
5' of cover. Once exposed, we found the existing line to be 14' deep. This process took an additional 4 working' days. '/
6. The bridge crossing was delayed by 3 working days in order to brace the supports better per the specifications issued by
Wier & Associates, Inc.
,.---"'/As of this date I have given Garreth the last water sample, as well as a letter stating the station number for the sample that was
missing it. I spoke with Garreth and he is contacting the Water Department to charge the line.
7'f')c71I~ 'l~With the circumstances listed above as well as the rain days that were encountered, we ask that the City of Coppell drop the
liquidated damages.
J.C. Evans Construction Company feels that we have completed a quality project for the City of Coppell and we apologize for
any inconviences.
Sincerely,
Charles D. Allen
J.C. Evans Construction
P.O. Box 9647 · Austin, Texas 78766 ° (512) 244-1400 ° Fax (512) 244-1900
3900 Valley View Lane ° Irving, Texas 75062 · (214) 257-0639 · Fax (214) 255-3224
OCT E1 '96 14:39 CIERRg-~IPE, IMC.
IERRA
PIPE, IN ,
Octobe~ 21, 1996
Charles Allen
J.C. Evans Co.
3900 Valley View Lane
Irving, TX 75062
RE: City of Coppe11, Denton Tap 16" Waterline
Dear Mr. Allen,
Cierra PIpe, Inc., furnished an additional 91.3' of 24" OD X .250" W Steel
Plpe for this Job. We brought thls material into our yard for processing,
and then shipped It to the Job site. The time from receipt Of the change
order to delivery was lO werklng days.
Please, let me know If you need any further information.
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8VOl Interchange
P,O. Box 38775
Houston. Texas 77238
2m N. Oakridge
Wecdtlerford, Texas 76087
713-660-0010 817-894,6378
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October 23, 1996
Mr. Kenn6th M. Griff'm, P.E.
225 Parkway Blvd.
Coppell, Texas, 750194409
10-23-96. P04 :.15 I N
Dear Ken,
On October 16, 1996 Richard Ball and myself met with you in your office along with Garreth Cambell and Michael Martin in
regards to the liquidated damages assessed against I.C. Evans Construction Company. At that time I asked the City of C0ppcll
to reconsider the assessed damages duc to circumstances we felt played a part in the time delay. It was my understanding that
wc arc to submit a letter to you addressing all the items wc fccl cm~scd this delay and you would take them into consideration.
1. J.C. Evans layed an additional 235 If of 12' water line. A change order was signed August 7, 1996.
With fittings, blocking, and testing we used 7 working days.
2. An additional 90 lfof24" steel casing was installed. In order to install this casing we had to first remove the water line that
was already installed, we then installed and welded the casing, then reinstailed the water line. This process took 3 working
days.
~2) 3. Additional 24" steel casing took 10 working days to deliver after it was ordered. See attached letter.
4. We felt that the Superintendent over this project was not doing the work to J.C. Evans staudards so he was let gn. When wc
assigned the new superintendent, he was instructed to expose every bend and fitting to ensure they were properly installed and
blocked. This process took 8 working days.
5. When the existing 6" line was excavated in order to tie it into the new 16' water line, we were told that the existing line had
5' of cover. Once exposed, we found the existing line to be 14' deep. This process took an additional 4 working'days.
6. The bridge crossing was delayed by 3 working days in order to brace the supports better per the specifications issued by
Wier & Associates, Inc.
,,/"/"As of this date I have given Garreth the last water sample, as well as a letter stating the station number for the sample that was
missing it. I spoke wlth Garreth and he is contacting the Water DeparUnent to charge the lin~
'Z~'/"')C'*~:)With the circumstances listed above as well as the rain days that were encountered, we ask that the City of Coppell drop the
liquidated damages.
J.C. Evans Construction Company feels that we have completed a quality project for the City of Coppell and we apologize for
any inconviences.
Sincerely,
Charles D. Allen
J.C. Evans Construction
RO- Box 9647 * Austin, Texas 78766 * (512) 244-1400 * Fax (512) 244-1900
3900 Valley View Lane · Irving, Texas 75062 ° (214) 257-0639 · Fax (214) 255-3224