AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
DESIGN & ENGINEERING OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR PROJECT
NO. CIP 00-171 - ARDMORE AVENUE – VARIOUS LOCATIONS AND PROJECT
NO. CIP 00-172 - 21ST STREET BETWEEN VALLEY DRIVE AND POWER STREET

 

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Award Professional Services Agreement to CBM Consulting, Inc. to provide design and engineering services for CIP No. 00-171 and CIP No. 00-172 in the amount of $50,174;
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the attached Professional Services Agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney; and
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes to the agreement up to $5,017.

 

Background:

Project No. CIP 00-171 and Project No. CIP 00-172 are small and similar street improvement projects and were combined in the Request for Proposals (RFP) for design purposes. Four proposals were received on December 6, 2000. Proposals were received from the following firms:

FIRM	SCOPE OF WORK	SIMILAR PROJECT EXPERIENCE	WORK SCHEDULE	FEE
1. CBM Consulting, Inc.	Strong	Strong	Strong	$50,174
2. Uniplan Engineering Inc.	Strong	Strong	Adequate	$78,522
3. DCA Civil Engineering Group	Strong	Strong	Adequate	$88,496
4. RKA Civil Engineers Inc.	Weak	Adequate	Weak	$35,678

 

Analysis:

CBM Consulting, Inc. showed strength in all the categories. Staff recommends CBM Consulting, Inc. as the most qualified and cost-effective choice for design services.

The Scope of Services will consist of the following work:

A. Street Improvement Plans

Prepare one set of Street Improvement Plans in accordance with the City’s Minimum Design Standards per project. Process the improvement plans through the City for final approval. Off-site improvements will be required in some locations. Some sidewalks will need to be reconstructed.

B. Construction Cost Estimate

Upon submittal and approval of the improvement plans, a cost estimate reflecting the proposed improvements shall be submitted to the City for each project.

D. Field Review

Prior to commencing the design of the improvement plans, a field review of each project site shall be conducted to verify any field changes. Mileage is included.

E. Specifications

Upon submittal of the improvement plans, one set of specifications per project shall be included with the package.

F. Soils Testing

Provide the soils testing and recommendations for the Structural Sections of the proposed streets to be reconstructed.

G. Design Survey

Perform Preliminary Design Survey of the existing utilities, driveways, poles, sidewalks, etc. and Topography Map for the purpose of the final design.

The complete Scope of Services can be found in the attached Professional Services Agreement.

 

Fiscal Impact:

The cost of design will be charged as follows:

• Project CIP No. 00-171 -                Ardmore Ave., Various Locations $35,000

• Project CIP No. 00-172 - 21st St. Between Valley Dr. and Power St. $15,174

                                                                                                                  TOTAL $50,174

Funding is available for both project budgets; therefore, there is no fiscal impact at this time.

 

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