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
Susan Tolan, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
* The City has numerous Storm Water Services construction projects requiring construction management and inspection services.
* Inspection needs exceed the capacity of existing City inspection staff. 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,
* 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 September 9, 2018, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); 11 proposals were received.
* A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc., Gavel & Dorn Engineering, PLLC, and SEPI Engineering & Construction, Inc. are the firms best qualified 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 $1,050,000 annually for five years for a total of $5,250,000.
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