To: Mark R. Hafner, City Manager
From: Alonzo Liñán, P.E., Director of Public Works
Subject:
Title
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract Change Authorization #1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Freese and Nichols, Inc. providing additional engineering services relating to the Alta Vista Transmission Main project.
Action
Requested:
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract Change Authorization #1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Freese and Nichols, Inc. providing additional engineering services relating to the Alta Vista Transmission Main project (Project No. 600-CIP-1202).
Background:
On February 4, 2015, City Council approved an Agreement for Professional Services with Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI) for the Alta Vista Transmission Main project consisting of preliminary engineering, final design, bid and limited construction phase support services. The alignment analyses was done and expands FNI’s services during project award, which has been changed from Design-Bid-Build to a Competive Sealed Proposal (CSP) process based on best valve analysis. FNI will also provide construction administration services, including materials testing and inspection required for the 30” Transmission Main for the amount of $420,672.00.
Budget Impact:
$420,672.00
Financial
Considerations:
This recommended contract change will increase the overall contract amount from $708,829 to $1,129,501.
Funding is available through Utility Impact Fee funds and Obligation Bonds.
Citizen Input/
Board Review:
None.
Legal Review:
Contract Change Authorization #1 has been reviewed by the City Attorney.
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.