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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - January 16, 2019 C-04CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA ITEM C-4 TM AGENDA TITLE: Accept Improvements Under Contract for Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station Improvements Project MEETING DATE: January 16, 2019 PREPARED BY: Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept improvements under contract for Compress Natural Gas Fueling Station Improvements Project. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: This project was awarded to TNT Industrial Contractors, Inc., of Sacramento, on November 2, 2016, in the amount of $232,999. The contract has been completed in substantial conformance with the plans and specifications approved by City Council on August 3, 2016. This project consisted of replacing failed components and various improvements and upgrades to the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling station that was originally constructed in 2002. The improvements included upgrading or replacing the compressor control panel for lead lag operation and remote monitoring of the two compressors, installation of a second natural gas dryer, replacing the dispenser on the Fuel Island, and repairs necessary to bring the slow fill system back in operation. The project completion date was December 31, 2018. The final cost of the project was $259,385. The difference between the original contract amount and final contract amount is due to two change orders needed to address additional repairs requested by the City. Change Order No. 1 included the installation of staff -requested, CNG nozzles that are more compatible with the City's newer Transit vehicles. This was a safety-related request ($7,990). Change Order No. 2 included updated compressor monitoring system components needed to replace the existing, outdated system that lacked sufficient computer memory to function properly with the upgrades ($17,740). The work was substantially complete in early 2018. The reason for the delay in Council acceptance is related to delayed project submittals by the contractor and permitting issues. Following acceptance by the City Council, as required by law, the City Engineer will file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's office. The notice serves to notify vendors and subcontractors that the project is complete and begins their 30 -day period to file a stop notice requiring the City to withhold payments from the prime contractor in the event of a payment dispute. FISCAL IMPACT: There will be a decrease in annual maintenance costs associated with these upgrades. APPROVED: tephen Soh K:\WP\PROJECTS\TRANSIT\CNGSTATION\MSC CNG Improvements 2016\CAccept.doc er, City Manager 1/7/2019 Accept Improvements Under Contract for Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station Improvements Project January 16, 2019 Page 2 FUNDING AVAILABLE: This project was funded by Transportation Development Act funds (60199000.77020). Charles E. Swimley, Jr. Public Works Director Prepared by Lyman Chang, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director CES/LC/tdb cc: Transportation Manager Public Works Management Analyst Construction Project Manager City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director TNT Industrial Contractors, Inc. K:\WP\PROJECTS\TRANSIT\CNGSTATION\MSC CNG Improvements 2016\CAccept.doc 1/7/2019