7th Change Order 06/21/2024 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County of Monroe � � .� Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tem James K.Scholl,District 3
Craig Cates,District 1
Michelle Lincoln,District 2
David Rice,District 4
Memorandum
DATE: 06/20/2024
TO: BOCC
Digitally signed by Kevin
V_, c._._ G.Wilson,P.E.
FROM: Kevin G. Wilson P.E. Date:2024.06.20
15:57:59-04'00'
SUBJECT: Proposed Change Order to be Approved
Attached is proposed Change Order Memo #7 for the Bimini Drive Bridge (#904603) Replacement
project. This change order increases the final contract sum by$12,737.97. The substantial completion
date is unchanged.
Monroe County Ordinance 027-1998 and subsequent amendments provide authority for the
Administrator to approve change orders within specified limits after providing Board of County
Commissioners with at least 24 hours to review them and pose any questions or objections that they
may have.
It is the Administrator's intent to approve the attached change order under that authority after the 24-
hour BOCC notification time.
MONROE COUNTY/ENGINEERING/ PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER
PROJECT TITLE: Bimini Drive Bridge (#904603) Replacement Project CHANGE ORDER NO: 7
INITIATION DATE: 8/7/23
CONTRACT DATE: 12/09/20
SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION DATE AS OF THIS CHANGE ORDER#7: 9/14/23
TO CONTRACTOR: American Empire Builders, Inc.
The Contract is changed as follows:
The Original Contract Sum .........................................................................................$3,190,000.00
Net change by previously authorized Change Orders ........................................................ $908,298.09
The Contract Sum prior to this Change Order was............................................................$4,098,298.09
The Contract Sum increase by this Change Order#7............................................................$12,737.97
The Contract Sum including this Change Order...............................................................$4,111,036.06
Bimini Dr Bridge Deck topping developed surface level cracking during the concrete pour as a result of the harsh
environmental conditions. County staff and the Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) consultant requested
the contractor provide a cost associated with the preparation and sealing of the cracks with a High Molecular Weight
Methacrylate. This work is not included in the original contact documents and the cost to perform this work is
$12,737.97 and no additional days are added to the contract time.
CONTRACTOR % 06/14/2024
Date
ENGINEERING SERVICES DIRE&OR Judith Clarke,P.E. Da9eta2024.06.'9159341-04r00'PE
Digitally signed by Kevin G.Wilson, Date
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Date:2024.06.2809:25:30-04'00'
Date
Change Order Attachment per Ordinance No. 004-1999
• Change Order was included in the original contract specifications. Yes ❑ No
If Yes, explanation:
• Change Order was included in the original specifications. Yes ❑ No
If Yes, explanation of increase in price:
• Change Order exceeds $25,000 or 5% of contract price (whichever is greater). Yes ❑ No
If Yes, explanation as to why it is not subject for a calling for bids:
This work is to be designed and performed by the original contractor.
• Project engineer/CEI approves the change order. Yes ® No ❑
• Change Order is correcting an error or omission in design document. Yes ❑No
Should a claim under the applicable professional liability policy be made? Yes ❑ No
Explain:
NA
6/11/24
Mr. Clark Briggs
Bimini Dr Bridge Replacement Project
Duck Key,Monroe County,Florida
Subject: Change Order#007
A. Surface Preparation &Methacrylate Application
Dear Mr. Briggs:
WSP has received American Empire Builders, Inc (AEB) request for additional compensation due to the Owner
Request Application of a High Molecular Weight Methacrylate penetrating sealer and crack healer. The surface
preparation and application are recommended to increase the expected life span of the Bimini Dr Bridge.
A. Bimini Dr Bridge Deck experienced surface level cracking during the concrete pour. Because of the harsh
environment the Owner and Owner Representative's requested AEB to provide a cost associated with the
preparation and sealing of the cracks with a High Molecular Weight Methacrylate. AEB is requesting 0
Contract Days and a$12,737.97 payment.
The total amount of the work order is $12,737.97 and 0 Additional Contract Days. WSP concurs with this
additional compensation for the request as supported by provided documentation. WSP has taken into account
Market Area Historical Averages and Scope of the Request Additional Work when providing their estimate and
concurrence for the proposed.
Should you have any questions,please contact me 305-393-2185.
Sincerely,
WSP
James Rhyne,P.E.
Project Engineer/Project Administrator
cc: Pornsit Chakkaphak P.E.
(Enclosure)
1 Hi AEB
MR rim American ErnpireBuNders,Inc.
13775 SW 145T"CT., SUITE B., MIAMI, FL. 33186
OFFICE: 305-261-9276/ FAX: 305-261-9210
June 11, 2024
County: MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Project Name: BIMINI DRIVE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Subject: Change order proposal for coating with methacrylate.
Please see below American Empire Builders,Inc. price proposal for materials and application of 20 gallons
of Methacrylate over deck topping.
Item Description Unit Qty Unit Price Total
1 Methacrylate Coating LS 1 $12,737.97 $12,737.97
Total $12,737.97
Sincerely,
Antonio M. Gonzalez—President
American Empire Builders, Inc.
BIMINI DRIVE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Methacrylate Coating
Detail Cost per 2 Days:
Item jUnit jUnitCost jQty ITotal I I Extended Total
1.0 Methacrylate Coating
1.1
AEB Personal to work installing the Traffic Guardrail
(1) Superintendent/Foreman (base rate $50/hr
DAY $ 639.00 2 $1,278.00 $1,278.00
+Burden 46%)
(1) Foreman (base rate $40/hr+Burden 46%) DAY $ 511.20 2 $1,022.40 $1,022.40
(3) Labor Skilled (base rate $26/hr+Burden 46%) DAY $ 996.84 2 $1,993.68 $1,993.68
(5) Labor(base rate $24/hr+Burden 46%) DAY $ 1,533.60 2 $3,067.20 $3,067.20
Owned Equipment Operated
Truck PickUp DAY $ 289.60 2 $579.20 $579.20
Compressor DAY $ 150.00 2 $300.00 $300.00
Total $8,240.48
1.2 Subcontractor
$0.00
1.3 Materials
Sealate w/Cobalt, Sand/ Freight LS $3,039.49 1 $3,039.49 $3,039.49
Miscellaneous (Acetylene, Welding Rods) LS $300.00 1 $300.00 $300.00
$3,339.49
1.4 Indirect Cost, Markup
Markup 10.0 on Labor, Equipment and Material (item
1.1) $11,579.97 10.0% $1,158.00
Total: $1,158.00
Total: $12,737.97