AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2020-150R, approving Change in Service No. 2 to the Engineering Services agreement with K. Friese and Associates relating to the Midtown Drainage Project to provide additional design, topographic survey, geotechnical laboratory testing and structural engineering services in the estimated amount of $63,577.00; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the appropriate documents to implement the Change in Service; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: August 4, 2020
Department: Engineering/CIP, Laurie Moyer, Director (by Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $63,577
Account Number: 13028132-56254
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Account Name: Midtown Drainage Improvements Phase 1
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: R2017-100R: Contract award for On-Call Engineering Services CBDG-DR; R2018-197: Approving contract award for Midtown Drainage Improvement Engineering Services
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Background Information:
This project was ranked #1 of four infrastructure projects identified in the City of San Marcos CDBG-DR Infrastructure Feasibility Study performed by AECOM. The Preliminary Engineering Report phase has been completed and the recommended improvements include curb cuts at the intersection of Aquarena Springs and the New Braunfels Frontage Road of IH35, improvements to existing drainage ditch including addition of a maintenance path, additional culverts under Davis Lane and a proposed outfall channel to the Blanco River.
Change in Service #2 is needed to continue with design with new findings and provide additional survey, testing, and structural engineering services for Midtown Drainage Improvements Phase 1. Funding for Phase 1 is with CDBG-DR funds. All items are in line with the additional scope of services in the original contract 218-197 and anticipated upon further investigation of the project.
Council approval is requested for Change in Service #2 in the amount of $63,577 for Midtown Drainage Improvements Phase 1 engineering services related to the final design and construction phase services for drainage improvements east of IH 35.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of Change in Service No. 2 in the amount of $63,577 to contract 218-197 with K Friese and Associates.