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File #: 15-5805    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Item Status: Approved
File created: 6/8/2017 In control: City Council Business Meeting
On agenda: 6/26/2017 Final action: 6/26/2017
Title: Phase 2 of CityLYNX Gold Line Electrical Testing Services

Title

Phase 2 of CityLYNX Gold Line Electrical Testing Services

 

Action

Action:

Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with STV Engineers, Inc. for electrical testing for the CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 2 Project in an amount up to $300,000.

 

Body

Staff Resource(s):

John Lewis, CATS

David McDonald, CATS

 

Explanation

§                     Specialized engineering support is required to monitor and test the electrical systems constructed as a part of the CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 2 project.

§                     On November 15, 2016, the City issued a Request for Proposal; a single proposal was received from STV Engineers, Inc.

§                     STV Engineers, Inc. was selected as the best qualified firm to meet the City’s needs.

§                     The contract will provide for electrical testing and inspection services related to the electrical power and control systems for the extended segments of the CityLYNX Gold Line.  

§                     The contractor will provide the following:

-                     Specialized testing and quality control testing as the City’s agents, and

-                     Ensure that the components and systems being provided by the construction contractor meet the project specifications and safety certifications.

 

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Opportunity

Pursuant to the United States Department of Transportation DBE Program, Subpart C, no DBE utilization goal was set for this contract because there are no subcontracting opportunities.

 

Fiscal Note

Funding: CATS Community Investment Plan