Title
Construction Engineering and Inspection for Federal Contracts
Action
Action:
A. Approve contracts for construction engineering and inspection horizontal services on federally funded projects for a term of three years with the following:
- A Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc.,
- Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering LLC,
- Kisinger Campo & Associates,
- Rummel, Kepper and Kahl LLP,
- Volkert Inc., and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to one, two-year term with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Kathleen Cishek, General Services
Tonia Wimberly, General Services
Explanation
§ These contracts will be used by staff to assist with the construction of federally funded transportation infrastructure projects.
§ Work will include project oversight and inspections to ensure compliance with federal requirements.
§ On February 13, 2025, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); 11 responses were received.
§ The companies selected best meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ At renewal, potential price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified increases in the cost of doing business. The ability to consider price adjustments also allows the city to accept decreases, if warranted.
§ Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $5,000,000.
Small Professional Services Firm (SPSF) Opportunity
For Federal Transportation Administration funded projects, NCDOT does not mandate a goal from the State’s SPSF program; however, the following prime consultant(s) have identified the following certified firm(s) to be utilized:
Volkert Inc.
§ Goins Sweitzer Engineers and Consultants, PLLC (WBE) (roadway and structure construction engineering inspection, signal system inspections)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Federal funding and General Capital Investment Plan