Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction administration and inspection services contract with Prime Engineering & Architects, Inc. The Department of Public Utilities' project management personnel have reviewed proposals from several local firms, and is requesting City Council to authorize the award of a contract to each of the three highest ranking firms.
2. MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT:
This contract establishes fixed direct labor, overhead, and fixed fee rates for the period of 2011-2013. This ordinance will authorize the expenditure of up to $672,000.00 for three sanitary sewer projects and up to $300,000.00 for two water projects. The Department anticipates requesting additional appropriations to this contract during the remainder of 2011, 2012, 2013 fiscal years, through planned contract modifications duly authorized by City Council. Under the terms of this contract, the City has the right to contract for additional services to fulfill emergency capital improvements related needs subject to the approval of a contract modification by City Council. The rates schedules established within this contract will remain in force throughout the life of the contract.
3. FISCAL IMPACT:
There is sufficient funding and authority within the Sanitary Sewer Super Build America Bond Fund to cover the project expenditures of this legislation for the sanitary sewer projects. A transfer of funds within the Sanitary Sewer Super Build America Bond Fund, Water Build America Bonds Fund, and an amendment to the 2011 Capital Improvements Budget is necessary.
4. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFO: 31-1373357 | FBE | Expires 11/30/12
This company is not debarred according to the Federal excluded parties listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
5. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION:
The Department is requesting that this ordinance...
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