AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2025-136R, approving a sixth Change in Service to the engineering services contract with BGE, Inc. relating to the Wallace Offsite Drainage Improvements project in the amount of $135,838.00 for a total contract price of $1,967,219.00; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the change in service on the behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: August 5, 2025
Department: Engineering & CIP
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $135,838.00
Account Number: C731
Funds Available: Yes
Account Name: Wallace Addition Offsite Drainage
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Res. 2025-87R Design Engineering Services CIS#5; BGE, Inc. in the amount of $195,163.00.
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Background Information:
The attached change in service for $135,838.00 to Agreement 219-129.3 with BGE, Inc. will provide engineering design services for the City of San Marcos (City) Wallace Addition Offsite Drainage Improvements project and increase the total contract amount to $1,967,219.00.
The Wallace Addition Drainage Improvements Project PER dated August 2020 evaluated various off-site drainage improvements to reduce the flood risk to the Wallace Addition subdivision and surrounding areas. The project scope includes drainage infrastructure along Staples Road, Cape Road, and within Fish Hatchery to improve conveyance and reduce flooding within Wallace Addition.
Approval of a change in service #6 is requested to develop additional design plans for relocating water and wastewater utilities along Flores Street and Tampico Street.
The project is scheduled for construction in Fall 2026 pending Easements/ROW acquisition.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
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Recommendation:
Staff recommend approval of this change in service.