Title
Construction Inspection and Management Services
Action
Action:
Approve unit price contracts with the following companies for construction inspection and management services for a five-year term:
- A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc.,
- Gavel & Dorn Engineering, PLLC, and
- SEPI Engineering & Construction, Inc.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
Jennifer Smith, Engineering and Property Management
Susan Tolan, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
* The City has numerous Storm Water construction projects requiring construction management and inspection services.
* Inspection needs will exceed the capacity of existing City inspection staff. The services provided by these contracts will supplement current staffing levels for five years in lieu of hiring additional staff.
* Work will include, but is not limited to:
* Documenting work progress and communications;
* Providing recommendations regarding the performance of the construction contractor as specified under the construction contract documents; and
* Serving as the agent of the City within the limits and conditions of the construction contract document.
* Under this agreement, the City and consultants will negotiate the details of task orders for specific projects.
* On July 14, 2016, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); 10 proposals were received from interested professional service providers.
* A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc., Gavel & Dorn Engineering, PLLC, and SEPI Engineering & Construction, Inc. are the best qualified firms to meet the City's needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
* Estimated contract expenditures for all contracts are $750,000 annually for a total of $3.75 million.
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