Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for Materials Testing Services on the Town Center Infrastructure Improvements Project (CO4238)
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence (2B: Balance available resources to accommodate the growth and maintenance needs of the city)
MEETING DATE: May 19, 2020
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Nick Ataie, PE, Engineering CIP Manager
Blake Sills, PE, CIP Engineer II
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This Resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract with Terracon Consultants, Inc. to provide materials testing services during the construction of the CO4238 - Town Center Infrastructure Improvements Project, for an amount not to exceed $135,000.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The construction contract for the CO4238 - Town Center Infrastructure Improvements Project was awarded at the May 5, 2020 City Council meeting.
• Materials testing services will be required on the project to ensure construction materials used by the contractor meet or exceed City requirements.
• Terracon Consultants, Inc. submitted a response to RFQ 18-22 for miscellaneous geotechnical and materials testing services. They were one of five firms shortlisted by City Council on March 6, 2018.
• Terracon Consultants, Inc. has successfully performed in a similar capacity on numerous City projects.
• Terracon Consultants, Inc. has submitted a proposal for their professional services in the amount of $111,185.00. This proposal includes materials testing services for both phases of construction.
• Reimbursement for materials testing services provided will be made based on actual time and materials billing in an amount not to exceed the estimated proposal amount.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The Resolution authorizes a contract with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $135,000.
• Funds are available in the Capital Improvements Program Project CO4238.
• With approval of this item, $45,000 will remain in CO4238.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A