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Board approves contingency revision to wet-weather upgrade after design change
Summary
The Resources Board approved a revision to contingency funding for a wet-weather ultraviolet (UV) structure after design work showed previously fabricated steel could not be reused; the board approved using additional micropiles to advance work ahead of wet season.
The Resources Board approved a contingency revision July 22 to add micropiles to a wet‑weather UV structure project after designers found fabricated steel could not be used in the new portion of the structure.
Staff presented the revision, saying the initial change control approved in May covered $54,000 from project contingency. During detailed design, engineers concluded the fabricated steel could not be reused and that redesigning the structure would delay construction and push work into the wet season. Staff recommended adding 20 micropiles, raising the contingency request to $157,127; the board approved the additional amount with the funds coming from contingency, leaving an updated contingency balance of about $118,358.
Board discussion clarified the request would not change the contract amount and was intended to keep the project on schedule by avoiding a multi‑month redesign and the risks of constructing in wet weather. A board member moved to approve the requested revision and another member seconded; the board voted in favor.
The action recorded was limited to approving the contingency revision. There was no formal motion to change the base contract price, and staff said the additional micropiles would allow the contractor to proceed before wetter conditions start.
Board members and staff emphasized the schedule risk from further redesign and noted the contingency would cover the change rather than altering the contract value.
The board did not schedule any further public hearings on this item and did not identify additional follow‑up tasks beyond implementing the approved contingent funding for the micropiles.
