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TRAX Facility Presentation - Associate Planner Fox
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Requested Action(s)
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Informational presentation on the transit facility remodel and new construction.
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Financial Impact:
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Background Information:
The TRAX Bus Maintenance and Administrative Facility Rehabilitation Project, funded with $3 million set aside since 2020, has now been completed. The Tehama County Board awarded a $2 million contract to McCuen Construction Inc. on March 28, 2023, for the base project, with the Director of Public Works authorized an additional $200,000 for change orders.
The project faced numerous unknown site conditions due to the lack of available as-built drawings, leading to a substantial list of change orders. The budget for contingencies, including change orders, was set at $1 million, supported by state and federal grants.
Over the course of the project, 79 change orders were approved, totaling $1,120,516.58, primarily due to unforeseen conditions. Competitive bidding was bypassed, as it was determined to be impractical and not in the public’s best interest. McCuen Construction, already on-site and familiar with the project, was retained to handle the changes, avoiding costly delays and ensuring efficient project completion.
In total, $134,490.73 remains in the contingency budget, with the project successfully completed without exceeding its original financial plan. Associate Planner Fox will present a brief slideshow of the final facility as part of the project’s conclusion.