AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2018-127R, approving a list of Qualified On-Call Geotechnical Services, Materials Testing Services, and Subsurface Utility Exploration Firms for their provision of Professional Consulting Services as needed in connection with various City projects; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: August 7, 2018
Department: Engineering and CIP -- Laurie Moyer, Director (by Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $2,400,000
Account Number: Determined as services are used
Funds Available: Determined as services are used
Account Name: Determined as services are used
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: 2015 Approval of previous On-Call Agreements
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Background Information:
On October 12, 2017, the City received statement of qualifications in response to Request for Qualifications solicitation, 217-435 for On-Call Geotechnical Services, Materials Testing Services, and Subsurface Utility Exploration Services. These on-call services will be utilized for current and future capital improvements construction projects. A city-staffed Evaluation Committee evaluated proposals and has determined the following engineering firms to be the most highly qualified to perform these services. The following seven (7) firms are being recommended for award:
Arias and Associates, Inc., San Antonio, Texas
Geotechnical Services for an amount not-to-exceed $200,000; and Materials Testing Services for an amount not-to-exceed $200,000
Fugro Consultants, Inc., Austin, Texas
Geotechnical Services for an amount not-to-exceed $200,000; and Materials Testing Services for an amount not-to-exceed $200,000
Kleinfelder, Inc., Austin, Texas
Geotechnical Services for an amount not-to-exceed $200,000; and Materials Testing Services for an amount not-to-exceed $200,000
Raba Kistner, Inc., Austin, Texas
Geotechnical Services for an amount not-to-exceed $200,000; and
Materials Testing Services for an amount not-to-exceed $200,000
Terracon Consultants, Inc., Austin, Texas
Geotechnical Services for an amount not-to-exceed $200,000; and Materials Testing Services for an amount not-to-exceed $200,000
Halff Associates, Inc, Austin, Texas
Subsurface Utility Exploration for an amount not-to-exceed $200,000
Cobb Fendley & Associates, Inc., Houston, Texas
Subsurface Utility Exploration for an amount not-to-exceed $200,000
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
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Alternatives:
Have geotechnical, testing and SUE work handled under the design engineer’s contract
Recommendation:
Recommend approval of On-Call contracts to avoid mark-up under engineering design contracts.