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Council approves design contract with up to 25% aggregate change‑order authority after debate
Summary
The council voted 5‑2 to authorize contract change orders for a design contract that includes up to 10% per change order (maximum per change order) and a cumulative cap of 25% (about $90,000 on a $360,000 contract). Council debate focused on whether the practice of large pre‑authorized contingencies is appropriate.
The San Leandro City Council voted on Monday to approve a design services contract and to authorize the city manager and staff to negotiate and approve change orders up to an aggregate 25% of the original contract amount, with individual change orders capped at 10% each.
City Engineer Jason Amai told the council the original contract price is $360,000 and staff requested authority to approve additional change orders that could total $90,000. Amai explained the approach: “So the original contract is for $360,000. However, we are authorizing the city manager and staff to…
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