To: Mark R. Hafner, City Manager
From: Alonzo Liñán, Director of Public Works
Subject:
Title
Consider a resolution approving a professional services agreement with Baird, Hampton and Brown of Grapevine, Texas; to provide professional engineering services related to the Public Works Engineering Division operations; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all contract documents.
Action Requested:
Consider a resolution approving a professional services agreement with Baird, Hampton and Brown of Grapevine, Texas; to provide professional engineering services related to the Public Works Engineering Division operations in the amount of $150,000.
Background:
On June 1, 2021, staff received 75 statements of qualifications from engineering firms in response to the city’s general request for qualifications. Staff reviewed the relevant qualification submissions and determined Baird, Hampton and Brown to be the best qualified firm to meet our current needs. Baird, Hampton and Brown has been providing engineering support the last several years in the form of drainage plan reviews related to development and has a proven track record of reliable professional support.
As part of staff turnover, the Public Works Department has been unable to recruit qualified applicants with the necessary experience requirements to support the ongoing engineering needs of the department in the area of development review and permitting. By utilizing a professional consulting group, the city can realize the benefits of professional credentials and a variety of experience through the use of several staff instead of attempting to secure all of the necessary credentialing and experience in one person. As a result, staff has negotiated with Baird, Hampton and Brown to provide the necessary operational and engineering expertise.
The recommended agreement with Baird, Hampton and Brown will provide for engineering on an as-needed basis as work flow warrants with the option to request additional services or other defined work tasks as needed. The professional services agreement will be paid for with the funds already allocated for the Public Works position.
Financial Impact:
Funding for this position has been budgeted as part of the 2021-22 budget.
Citizen Input/Board Review:
Not applicable
Legal Review:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the proposed resolution
Alternatives:
City Council has the following alternatives:
- Approve as submitted
- Approve with changes
- Denial
Council Action:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed resolution as presented