Title
Airport Project Construction Inspection Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a professional services contract with Talbert, Bright & Ellington Inc. for general project construction inspection services for a term of three years,
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two additional, one-year extensions with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the City’s business needs and the purpose for which the contract was approved, and
C. Adopt a budget ordinance appropriating $3,640,570 from the Aviation Discretionary Fund to the Aviation Community Investment Plan Fund.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ The Aviation Department is embarking on a $1.6 billion Community Investment Plan over the next five years that includes multiple projects within in the Airport Operations Area.
§ Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular 150/5100-14E outlines specific requirements for the selection of project consultants within the Airport Operations Area, including the inspection of airport construction projects. These requirements include the services of full-time inspectors during the construction or installation phase of a project, which differs from periodic inspection responsibilities.
§ The contract with Talbert, Bright & Ellington, Inc. will provide for up to five project construction inspectors and all necessary equipment including vehicles and technology to assist Aviation staff with the implementation of the Aviation Community Investment Plan.
§ The inspectors offer specialized skills specific to the multiple construction projects. The inspectors also will use their expertise in airport construction projects to ensure that all construction work performed complies with Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139, Airport Certification, and that the Transportation Security Administration regulations are followed during construction.
§ On August 31, 2015, Aviation issued a Request for Qualifications for project construction inspection services; two proposals were received from interested service providers.
§ The Aviation Department selected Talbert, Bright & Ellington, Inc. for this project based on their past experience and specialization with similar airport projects.
§ Aviation will partner with Talbert, Bright & Ellington as needed for various projects throughout the contract term and be paid an hourly rate for inspection services.
§ The total estimated amount of the contract over the initial term is $3,640,570.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
No subcontracting goal was established because there are no subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Community Investment Plan
The Aviation Department intends to seek Federal Aviation Administration approval to use Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) funds to pay for the additional PFC-eligible costs of these projects in PFC Application #6.
Attachments
Attachment
Budget Ordinance