Approval Sheet

CITY OF GILLETTE
201 E. 5th Street
Phone (307)686-5200
CITY OF GILLETTE


www.gillettewy.gov

 
DATE: 1/19/2016 7:00:00 PM
SUBJECT:
Council Consideration for the Acceptance of Public Improvements for the Westover Road Improvements Project, Installed by Powder River Construction, Inc., in the Amount of $1,313,979.85 (1% Project).
BACKGROUND:
The Westover Road Improvement Project widened Westover Road to 3 lanes between Burma Avenue and Skyline Drive (Wyoming State Highway 50). The project also included storm drainage improvements, street lighting, and adjustment of the grade on the west leg of the Skyline/Westover intersection for improved ride quality. 

Powder River Construction, Inc. was awarded the contract and commenced work on June 30, 2015. The work reached Final Completion on December 11, 2015, which was within the contract time allotted for the project.  
ACTUAL COST VS. BUDGET:
The Original Contract Price was in the amount of $1,311,564.50.  There were five (5) change orders on the project resulting in a net increase to the contract of $2,415.35. The change orders included work associated with a waterline/storm drain conflict, adjustments to the storm drain size and inlets, installation of an additional water service, addition of temporary access road during construction, and final quantity adjustments. The Final Contract Price was in the amount of $1,313,979.85. The final cost was below the Engineer's Estimate ($1,621,199.81) and the construction budget for the project of $1.73M.

This project was funded out of the Optional Tax Account #201-10-05-419-70-47401 for Street Enhancements.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I move for Approval of the Acceptance of Public Improvements for the Westover Road Improvements Project, Installed by Powder River Construction, Inc., in the Amount of $1,313,979.85 (1% Project).
STAFF REFERENCE:
VIDEO
Dustin Hamilton, P.E., Development Services Director
ATTACHMENTS:
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Final Completion
Engineer's Recomendation
Affidavit on Behalf of Contractor
Warranty