Meeting_Body
CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Subject
SUBJECT: I-5 NORTH CAPACITY ENHANCEMENTS FROM SR-134 TO SR-118
SEGMENT 3
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE Contract Modification No. 288 (CCO 288) for payment to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the construction contract of Segment 3 of the I-5 North Capacity Enhancements Project from SR-134 to SR-118 (Project) in the amount of $33.75 million contingent upon the Board's approval of the Board Report 2020-0874 and the increase of the Life of Project budget for this Project.
Issue
ISSUE
The construction contract for Segment 3 (Empire) between West Magnolia Boulevard Overcrossing and 0.3 miles north of Buena Vista Street/Winona Avenue Undercrossing was awarded on November 29, 2012 with the original completion date of September 27, 2017. The project encountered a number of problems including relocation of conflicting unidentified utilities, hazardous materials needing clean up, implementation of Positive Train Control System for Metrolink, additional right-of-way acquisitions, differing site conditions, third-party delays, addressing community concerns resulting in additional out of scope work, and other issues. The total outstanding and potential claims as of July 10, 2020 were $40.242 million. This segment is expected to open to traffic by December 2021. The plant establishment period for this segment will be completed by December 2022. Caltrans designed and is managing construction of the Project. Metro is funding partner.
Caltrans and the contractor have agreed to a $33.75 million settlement as full payment of all claims, disputes, the submitted extra work bills, and the costs for the known additional work listed in the settlement agreement. Items of work in this settlement are listed in Attachment A.
Contract modifications exceeding $500,000 require Board authorization. ...
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