Narrative of Resolution:
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Authorize change orders for a contract with Wheat & Sons General Contracting, Inc., on construction of improvements to the NYS DEC fishing access located in the Town of Highland, NY.
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Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $11,125
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PLANNING, , REAL PROPERTY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDERS FOR A CONTRACT WITH WHEAT AND SONS GENERAL CONTRACTING, INC., ON CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE NYS DEC FISHING ACCESS LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND, NY
WHEREAS, Sullivan County ("County") entered into a contract with Wheat and Sons in accordance with Bid #B-22-54, authorized by Resolution 406-22, to construct improvements at the NYS DEC Fishing Access located in the Town of Highland; and
WHEREAS, during the course of construction unforeseen conditions required additional services and materials to be rendered and provided, causing the need for Change Orders 1 through 6; and
WHEREAS, Change Orders #4, #5, and #6 fall within the scope of the original contract and resulted in a credit to the County in the amount of $29,950; and
WHEREAS, Change Order #1 falls within the scope of the original contract (tree removal) and resulted in an additional cost to the County in the amount of $500; and
WHEREAS, Change Orders #2 and #3 fall outside the scope of the original contract but were necessary in order for the project to continue on schedule and to ensure safe site conditions; and
WHEREAS, Change Order #2 was required due to the discovering the extent of the historic canal wall was considerably more than found in 2018. The plans called for mechanical removal of invasive species and power washing around 80 linear feet of exposed stone. Upon review, around 200 linear feet of additional wall was re...
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