Explanation
BACKGROUND:
1. Need. This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify (Mod #2) the professional engineering services agreement with Chester Engineers, Inc. for the Roof Replacement Consulting Services for the Department of Public Utilities Facilities project, Capital Improvements (CIP) Project 650234-100000. The work to be performed under this contract will consist of investigations, inspections and evaluations of existing conditions, surveying, if required, preparation of engineering or architectural drawings, documents/drawings for permit approval, specifications and bid documents, technical project representation during construction, preparation of record plan drawings for projects and preparation of M & O Manuals, if required for various Department of Public Utilities facilities roofs. The design of the roofs at different facilities will vary as to the type of roofing systems specified, and may include items such as structural repairs, drainage systems, relocation of rooftop equipment, installation of roof hatches and skylights, building lightning protection systems and installation of walkways. Current facilities to be serviced are DOSD facilities. Additional Department of Public Utilities facilities may be added in the future.
1.1. Amount of additional funds to be expended: $400,000.00
Original Contract Amount: $200,000.00
Modification #1 $400,000.00
Modification #2 (Current) $400,000.00
Modification No. 3 $ 400,000.00
Modification No. 4 $ 80,000.00
TOTAL Cost ($) $1,480,000.00
1.2 Reasons additional goods/services could not be foreseen:
This Contract Modification No. 1 was planned and anticipated, and so stated in the original contract’s legislation. It is a planned continuation of the services originally included within the existing contract’s scope of service.
1.3 Reason other procurement processes are not used:
Due to the highly complex and technical nature of this wastewater treatment plant infras...
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