ST9801-CS 990110Major issues involving the construction of the box culvert across Coppell Road:
· Box culvert is a critical path item in that paving cannot proceed through this area
without the box completed
· The contract states that "In preparing bids and a construction sequencing pain, the
Contractor shall maintain a minimum of two lanes of traffic", p.3-8, 1.25
· The contract also states that "Coppell Road can also be closed between Parkway
Blvd. and Westminster Way with City Council approval during the time the 3-10'x6'
MBC is constructed. It is desired that two way traffic be maintained, however based
on City approval, portions of the roadway may be turned to on way traffic for a
portion of the construction sequence." Addendum AI-6, SECTION 3
· Contractor has asked for additional compensation for box construction while
maintaining two-way traffic, in amount of $240,000.
· City has responded that additional pay quantities would be considered for the box
construction, but that is all
· Staff does not support closing Coppell Road for box construction and is therefore
reluctant to propose such to City Council
· Contractor has stated that staff stated that the road would be closed and box
constructed in single phase. Staff kept F&N phasing plan out of bid set of
construction plans specifically to keep this idea out of the bids.
· Contractor has asked for time extension due to the box being a critical path item. Staff
has not prevented box from being constructed, only that Coppell Road could not be
closed for that construction activity.