Council approves construction administration cost adjustments for water/road project and contract amendment for South Main pedestrian path
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Summary
The council approved a $189,887 final construction administration cost for the 2025 water main and road rehabilitation project—an increase from $127,150.60 due to DNR-required design changes and other unforeseen items—and approved a $155,000 amendment with MSA Professional Services for construction administration of the 2026 South Main Street pedestrian path and road reconstruction project.
The Fort Atkinson City Council on Dec. 2 approved two construction‑administration items: a final cost adjustment for the 2025 water main and road rehabilitation project and an amendment to retain MSA Professional Services for construction administration of the 2026 South Main Street pedestrian path and road reconstruction project.
Director Naven reported that unforeseen items—design changes required by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, additional staking work related to concerns from a neighboring health care facility, extra stormwater improvements (partially reimbursed by Ford HealthCare), extended on‑site staffing, and a director vacancy—raised construction administration costs for the 2025 water main and road rehabilitation project from an original estimate of $127,150.60 to a final cost of $189,887. The council was told the cost difference of $62,736.40 will be apportioned among water, storm, sanitary utilities and the transportation fund; $3,500 of the increase will be reimbursed by Ford HealthCare. Staff recommended approval of the final amount, which council approved by voice vote.
Separately, Director Navett said the South Main Street pedestrian path design is complete and Rock Road Companies Inc. was awarded the construction contract ($2,723,030.50). Staff requested that MSA Professional Services Inc. provide construction administration under amendment #2 for $155,000; council moved and approved the amendment and authorized the city manager to execute the contract.
Council discussion noted that construction administration is often most economical when contracted because it provides access to a multidisciplinary team and avoids hiring multiple specialized city staff. The council approved both measures.
