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Authorize $11.6M contract amendment for 825 Pressure Zone water expansion with Archer Western
What this is
The council will consider authorizing the City Manager to execute Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment No. 4 to the Construction Manager at Risk agreement with Archer Western Construction, LLC for water system improvements that expand the 825 Pressure Zone capacity. The amendment adds $11,641,682, bringing the total contract value to $69,168,150.
Why it matters
This large construction contract expands the city's water distribution capacity, which affects long-term water service reliability for Richardson residents.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Arefin Shamsul.
6 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — September 11, 2023 meeting
- September 11, 2023 Vote taken — September 11, 2023 meeting · Approved 6-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — September 11, 2023
Authorize contract amendment
Official agenda language
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE ("GMP") AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK ("CMAR") AGREEMENT WITH ARCHER WESTERN CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER IMPROVEMENTS TO EXPAND THE 825 PRESSURE ZONE CAPACITY OF THE CITY'S WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,641,682 FOR A TOTAL OF $69,168,150.
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