Warren Addition-CS 890925 (2) GINN, INC.
September 25, 1989
Mr. Steve Goram
City of Coppell
P.O. Box 478
Coppell, TX 75019
Re: Warren Court Cul-de-Sac
Dear Mr. Goram:
CON INEERS
Under separate cover, we recently provided executed copies of a
change order for construction of the proposed concrete cul-de-sac
at the end of Warren Court. This change order is proposed to be
added to the Bethel School Road/Pelican Lane Drainage
Improvements contract in an amount of $9,500. We based our
recommendations on the following.
We investigated the alternatives of bidding versus negotiating
the change order and found negotiation to be more advantageous to
the city. It is more expedient and economical to have the
contractors for the Bethel School Road/Pelican Lane project do
the work. They are already doing work in the City, they are
familiar with ordinances and City standards, and they are bonded.
We have verified their credentials and references and have no
problems with allowing them to do the work.
If bidding the project was selected as an alternative, in our
opinion, the costs would escalate beyond the $9,500 proposed by
this change order. Additionally, the delays caused by the
bidding process would have a negative impact on the time frame of
the construction. By the quickest means possible, in bidding
scenario, it would take a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks before any work
could be done. If this change order is approved, the Contractor
could begin work within a week.
We have reviewed the proposed change order and recommend that the
City accept the proDosal from SYB Construction Co., Inc.,
Arlington, Texas, in the amount of $9,500.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
H. Wayne Ginn, P.E.
HWG/GF/dsp
cc: Gabe Favre
John C. Karlsruher, P.E.
File 89420
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