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Commission approves multiple construction change orders, including conductor replacement at Southeast Substation
Summary
The commission approved a series of construction change orders affecting the Southeast Substation, Eagan Avenue reconstruction, Northwest 5th Street bridge back wall repairs, and Madison utility/street segment 9; total individual change orders ranged from a $7,950.73 back‑wall repair to a $19,976.54 annunciator replacement, most costs covered by construction allowances.
Commissioners approved a slate of construction change orders covering electric substation work and several street and utility projects. Mike explained that the Southeast Substation work required a new continuous conductor because reused jumpers had short, crimped ends that would create weak spots; that change order totaled $9,829.94 and was covered by the construction allowance so the contract price did not change. He also described an annunciator replacement and associated fill plates at the substation ($19,976.54) and a testing subcontractor increase that raised one sub‑item by $6,676.31.
Ryan presented roadway change orders: during Eagan Avenue excavation crews found an isolated pocket of weak soil requiring 422 tons of crushed recycled material at $29/ton (change order $12,238) to stabilize the pavement base. Repairs to the Northwest 5th Street bridge back wall added $7,950.73 and a final balancing change order on Madison Utility & Street Improvements segment 9 produced a net credit of $14,338.47, bringing that contract to $305,013.69. For each item staff explained the technical need and funding source (construction allowance or project budget) before motions were made and carried.
