Title
Proposed Change Order No. 2
Contract No. 2203675/SCN-0000228
Conversion of Plumbing Shop to Satellite Warehouse Building 101
CIP #260905 /BCE Score: 50.70
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Agenda of: August 27, 2025
Item No.: 2025-258
Amount: Original Contract Amount $2,288,107.00
Change Order No. 1 0.00
Proposed Change Order No. 2 0.00
Total Contract Amount $2,288,107.00
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Suzanne R. Coffey, P.E.
Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: August 6, 2025
RE: Proposed Change Order No. 2
Contract No. 2203675/SCN-0000228
Conversion of Plumbing Shop to Satellite Warehouse Building 101
Vendor: Clark Construction Company
Status: Amendment/Change Order
MOTION
Upon recommendation of Navid Mehram, Chief Operating Officer - Wastewater Operating Services, the Board of Directors (Board) of the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), authorizes the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to enter into Contract No. 2203675/SCN-0000228, Proposed Change Order No. 2, “Conversion of Plumbing Shop to Satellite Warehouse Building 101” with Clark Construction Company, with no increase in cost for a total cost not to exceed $2,288,107.00 and an increased duration of 122 days for a total duration of 904 days; and authorizes the CEO to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND
The purpose of the Contract is to rehabilitate and convert the existing Plumbing Shop to provide expansion to the GLWA Logistics and Material storage capacity and space for a contractor laydown area. Since the issuance of Change Order No. 1, which extended the final completion, Clark has continued to experience delays in completing the remaining scope of work. Based on the current rate of progress, the project is not likely to achieve final completion. Currently, the outstanding remaining work includes installation of an electrical interior distribution board with breakers, start-up of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment, installation of security sensors, a badging system at the front door, training, and final closeout documents. Based on the assessment from the Project Manager, the remaining work and the latest schedule update received from Clark, it is recommended to extend the Contract without changing the Contract milestone dates for substantial completion and final completion at no additional cost to GLWA.
JUSTIFICATION
This Contract has experienced several delays during the course of construction. Change Order No. 1 was issued primarily due to a delay caused by non-compliance with Contract specifications for roofing requirements, resulting in delaying the roofing submittal approval and all subsequent activities such as, but not limited to siding, roofing, gutter system, internal insulation, internal mechanical, electrical and plumbing. Despite the issuance of Change Order No. 1, the Contractor has continued to encounter delays in completing the remaining scope of work, primarily due to lack of electrical manpower to perform and complete the remaining electrical work, where the electrical subcontractor was involved in the recent power challenges at the Water Resource Recovery Facility, and Clark has been unable to provide alternative resources to compensate the shortage in electrical subcontractor manpower, resulting in delays and disruption to the project schedule. The Contract time will be extended to facilitate the completion of the project while resolution of the responsibility and potential associated costs is resolved. GLWA reserves its right to assess liquidated damages subject to the delay analysis.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT STATUS
Original Contract Time 600 days (07/10/2023 - 03/01/2025)
Change Order No. 1 182 days (03/02/2025 - 08/31/2025)
Proposed Change Order No. 2 122 days (09/01/2025 - 12/31/2025)
New Contract Time 904 days (07/10/2023 - 12/31/2025)
PROJECT ESTIMATE
Original Contract Price $ 2,288,107.00
Change Order No. 1 0.00
Proposed Change Order No. 2 0.00
New Contract Total $ 2,288,107.00
FINANCIAL PLAN IMPACT
Funding Source: 5421 - Wastewater Construction Fund
Cost Center: 880000 - Capital Improvement Program
Spend Category: Construction
Project Worktag: PRJ-260905
Estimated Cost by Year and Related Estimating Variance: See table below.
Original Contract Price $2,288,107.00
Change Order No. 1: 0.00
Proposed Change Order No. 2: 0.00
New Contract Total: $2,288,107.00
Amended Financial Plan Estimate: $2,288,107.00
Estimating Variance: 0.00
COMMITTEE REVIEW
This item was presented to the Operations and Resources Committee at its meeting on August 13, 2025.
SHARED SERVICES IMPACT
This item does not impact the shared services agreement between GLWA and DWSD.