Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Contract Extension topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Donaldsonville granted 290-day contract extension after overseas equipment delays
Summary
The committee approved a 290-day extension for Donaldsonville's water/wastewater project after the motor control center (MCC) and other materials were delayed in overseas shipment.
The Joint Legislative Committee on the Water Sector approved a 290-day extension to the Donaldsonville contract after the city said the motor control center (MCC) and other equipment ordered at project award had been repeatedly delayed in overseas shipment.
Donaldsonville officials told the committee the MCC was ordered early in the project but has not been delivered; the mayor said, "we're still waiting for it to be delivered." He requested 290 additional days to allow safe, correct installation when the equipment arrives.
Committee members asked whether delays were the city's fault; the mayor said the delays stemmed from manufacturer and shipping backlogs overseas, not local procurement timing. Senator Jenkins moved to approve the extension and the committee approved the motion without objection.
Action taken: The motion granted the contract time extension, moving the substantial completion date out by 290 days and adjusting final payment dates accordingly. Staff noted a separate change-order request (rebalancing funds within the project) would be handled through division staff following procurement procedures.
