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Final Payment and Contract Adjustment for Stormwater Pipe Repairs

Original title: CHANGE ORDER #1 AND FINAL PAYMENT UNDER THE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING SYSTEM (TIPS) - Annual Stormwater Pipe Rehabilitation - Vortex Services, LLC

Record date · March 28, 2024

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What This Bill Does

The City Council is reviewing a final payment and a for the annual stormwater pipe rehabilitation project performed by Vortex Services, LLC. This action concludes the financial obligations for the project under the .

Why it matters

This resolution authorizes the final release of city funds to a contractor for completed stormwater infrastructure repairs, marking the official close of the project contract.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Vortex Services, LLC

The company receives final payment for services rendered under the contract.

Indirectly affected

City Residents

Residents are affected by the completion of stormwater infrastructure maintenance, which impacts local drainage systems.

Key Facts

  • The resolution authorizes Change Order #1 for the Annual Stormwater Pipe Rehabilitation project.
  • The resolution authorizes the final payment to Vortex Services, LLC.
  • The project was procured through the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS).
  • The file number for this administrative action is 24-2368.
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  • The item is listed on the City Council's Consent Agenda.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a change order?
A is a formal document that modifies the original contract terms, often reflecting adjustments in the scope of work or final project costs.
What is the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS)?
TIPS is a cooperative purchasing program that allows local governments to buy goods and services through pre-negotiated contracts, streamlining the procurement process.

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Use of Cooperative Purchasing

The city utilizes the TIPS cooperative purchasing program to manage infrastructure maintenance contracts, which is a common strategy to bypass individual bidding processes for each project.

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