File #: 13-496    Name: ADA Improvements / Material Testing
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
In control: City Council Regular Meeting
On agenda: 5/21/2013 Final action: 5/21/2013
Title: Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with PSI for Material Testing on the Reconstruction of Multiple Barrier Free Ramps and Associated Work and Authorizing any Supplementals
Attachments: 1. Agenda Item Summary, 2. Resolution, 3. Location Map
Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with PSI for Material Testing on the Reconstruction of Multiple Barrier Free Ramps and Associated Work and Authorizing any Supplementals
 
Summary
 
MEETING DATE:      May 21, 2013
 
DEPARTMENT:         Development Services / Engineering      
 
CONTACT:        Joshua Cotton, PE, Senior CIP Engineer
      Matt Richardson, PE, CIP Manager
      
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 reconstruction of multiple barrier free ramps and associated work within the Canyon Estates and Stone Canyon subdivisions, bounded generally by Hillsdale Drive and Eldorado Parkway, for an amount not to exceed $17,000.  
 
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 $15,264.    
 
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:  
·      The Resolution authorizes a contract and any required supplementals with PSI for an amount not to exceed $17,000.  
·      Funds are available for this contract in the Capital Improvements ST3225.
 
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
·      N/A