Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional consulting services contract awarded through the City’s Request for Proposal process with Hill International, Inc., for the Owner Advisor Services project, CIP #650264-100001, in an amount up to $100,000.00.
The Owner Advisor Services project will advise the City regarding CMAR procurement, scheduling, budget, and other administrative procedures. It will provide guidance for the Department of Public Utilities as they go through the learning process of CMAR procurement and implementation and will facilitate communication between the project teams. The Owner Advisor will develop a general project selection criterion for future projects to help decide the most appropriate delivery method, as well as develop a summary of the value that CMAR would bring to recommended City projects. Additionally, they will provide the City with feedback through the design development, preconstruction, and construction phases of the CMAR projects.
The community area is “99 - City-Wide”.
TIMELINE & FUTURE MODIFICATION(S):
This contract is anticipated to last for four (4) years, ending in December 2030. The project is scheduled to be funded through annual appropriations, but may be funded more frequently depending upon demand.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT:
The proposed award amount is $100,000.00. Three (3) contract renewals are anticipated currently for annual funding.
Cost summary:
Original Contract (current) $100,000.00
Contract Modification #1 (future) $150,000.00
Contract Modification #2 (future) $150,000.00
Contract Modification #3 (future) $150,000.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $550,000.00
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGE...
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