Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing a Contract for Material Testing on the Alma Road from Stacy Road to Fire Station #8, and Silverado Trail from Alma Road to Comstock Elementary
Summary
MEETING DATE: March 6, 2012
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Matt Richardson, PE, CIP Manager
Carla Easton, PE, CIP Engineer
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This Resolution authorizes a contract with Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) to provide material testing services during the construction of the Alma Road (Stacy Road to Fire Station #8), and Silverado Trail (Alma Road to Comstock Elementary) construction project, for an amount not to exceed $63,000.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The City has previously issued a Request for Qualifications for geotechnical testing services. Three qualified firms, including PSI, were selected from that RFQ to provide testing services for various projects on a rotating basis.
• PSI has a branch office located in McKinney and has successfully performed in a similar capacity on numerous City projects.
• PSI has submitted a proposal for their professional services in the amount of $57,312.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The Resolution authorizes a contract with PSI for an amount not to exceed $63,000.
• Funding for this contract is available in the Capital Improvements Program ST9114.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A