DATE: September 23, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt Resolutions Authorizing the City Manager to: (1) Increase the Construction Contingency in the Contract with DeSilva Gates Construction by $402,285 from $1,574,274 to $1,976,559 for a Total Construction Contract Not-to-Exceed Amount of $17,317,017; and (2) Execute Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company to Increase their Contract Amount by $11,520 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $1,791,700, for the Mission Boulevard Corridor Improvements Phase 3 Project, Project No. 05287
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the City Council adopts the attached resolutions (Attachments II, III) authorizing the City Manager to:
1. Increase the Construction Contingency in the Contract with DeSilva Gates Construction (DGC) by $402,285 from $1,574,274 to $1,976,559 for a Total Construction Contract not-to-exceed (NTE) amount of $17,317,017; and
2. Amend the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Mark Thomas & Company (Mark Thomas) for extended construction support services by $11,520 for a NTE amount of $1,791,700.
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SUMMARY
Construction of the Mission Boulevard Corridor Improvements Phase 3 project from A Street to Rose Street started on July 10, 2023. The original contract allowed for 240 working days, setting the projected completion date at June 25, 2024. However, during construction, several issues arose-some initiated or caused by the City-that delayed substantial completion to April 25, 2025. These City-driven changes impacted both the construction schedule and scope, resulting in time extensions and increased costs. This increased cost paid through construction contingency exceeds the approved amount. Staff recommends that Council authorizes the City Manager to increase the construction contingency in the contract with DGC by $402,285 from $1,574,274 to $1,976,559. ...
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