Eddy Street Underpass Rehabilitation; 2019-U-1
Public Works Engineering staff evaluated the condition and status of the Eddy Street underpass which was built in 1950. The goal of the evaluation was to outline any repairs and/or replacements which should be implemented to extend the life of the structure. Issues evaluated were related to the condition of the concrete retaining walls of the structure as well as the condition of the Mill Drive and North Front Street Bridges. The storm sewer pumping system for the underpass was evaluated and scheduled for rehabilitation as needed.
On November 12, 2019, via Resolution No. 2019-329, Grand Island City Council approved an agreement with Olsson, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska for engineering services on a time and expense basis not to exceed $67,570.00.
On July 28, 2020, via Resolution No. 2020-172, Grand Island City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the original agreement with Olsson, Inc. in the amount of $67,570.00 to include final design, bidding services, and project management.
On February 8, 2022, via Resolution No. 2022-38, Grand Island City Council approved Amendment No. 2 in the amount of $133,200.00, to the original agreement, to include construction phase and project closeout services.
On October 26, 2021, via Resolution No. 2021-298, Grand Island City Council approved the bid of The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in the amount of $1,341,464.90.
On July 26, 2022, via Resolution No. 2022-190, City Council approved Change Order No. 1 to the construction contract with The Diamond Engineering Company in the amount of $74,953.36 to address additional deterioration that occurred since the 2019 evaluation.
On September 27, 2022, via Resolution No. 2022-270, City Council approved Change Order No. 2, at no additional cost, to the construction contract with The Diamond Engineering Company to extend the project completion timeline from October 14, 2022 to March 31, 2023. This time extension is due to delays associated with delivery of street light poles and mast arms for lighting.
On March 28 2023, via Resolution No. 2023-81, City Council approved Change Order No. 3, at no additional cost, to the construction contract with The Diamond Engineering Company to extend the project completion timeline from March 31, 2023 to May 31, 2023. This time extension is due to delays associated with delivery of the wall mount street light mast arms.
On June 13, 2023, via Resolution No. 2023-144, City Council approved Change Order No. 4, at no additional cost, to the construction contract with The Diamond Engineering Company to extend the project completion timeline from May 31, 2023 to September 1, 2023. This time extension is due to additional delays associated with delivery of the wall mount street light mast arms.
on March 12, 2024, via Resolution No. 2024-67, City Council approved the Certificate of Final Completion for Eddy Street Underpass Rehabilitation; Project No. 2019-U-1, in the total amount of $1,683,629.83.