ST9703-CS050727T H E C I T Y 0
COPPELL
Marry Murphy, Business Manager
JRJ Paving L.P.
2277 Masch Branch Road
Denton, TX 76207
July 27, 2005
MacArthur Boulevard Widening (from Bethel School Rd, to Belt Line Rd.)
Project # ST 97-03
Dear Mr. Murphy:
The City of Coppell is concemed about the progress of this project, particularly the brick paver sections
that will require closure of the main lanes to traff~c in order to complete. This letter is to remind you of
the provisions in the contract concerning lane closures and completion times,
"Accordingly, instead of requiring any such proof, OWNER AND contractor agree that as
liquidated damages for daily (but not as a penalty) CONTRACTOR shall pay OWNER Two
hundred forty dollars ($240.00) for each day that expires after the time specified in
paragraph 3.1 for Completion until the Work is complete. After August 12, 2005 there shall
be an additional provision for liquidated damages in the amount of One Thousand
dollars {$1,000) per day for any closure of the existing four (4) lanes along MacArthur
Boulevard outside the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m."
As also stated in the Notice to Proceed letter of June 1, 2005 "your calendar days will start June 6, 2005.
If you should begin work prior to that date, then the calendar days will commence on the day work
begins...(75) calendar days were bid on this project for completion of work. Therefore, if work begins on
June 6, 2005, then the calendar days on the project will expire on August 19, 2005. The liquidated
damage policy concerning the closure of the lanes still applies as per the contract documents."
Our inspector, Rick O'Dell, has had numerous conversations with your field personnel regarding the need
to work diligently and stay on track so that the August target date can be achieved. From my observation
today, it appears that you will need to take additional steps to meet that time flame. I am therefore
requesting an updated schedule that will show the steps you are taking in order to complete the project
within the time specified. If you have any questions or need any additional information please feel free to
contact me.
Keith R. Marvin, P.E.
Civil Engineer
Office: 972/304-7044
Fax: 972/304-3570
kmarvint~ ci.coppelI.tx.us
cc: '~neth M. Griffin, P.E., Director of Engineering and Public Works
Rick O'Dell, Construction Inspector