Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc. for Materials Testing and Inspection Services for the WA8132 - Redbud Pump Station Site Development Project
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
MEETING DATE: January 2, 2018
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Nick Ataie, PE, Engineering CIP Manager
Paul Tucker, PE, Senior Utility Engineer
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This Resolution authorizes a contract with Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc. to provide materials testing and inspection services for the construction of the WA8132 - Redbud Pump Station Site Development project, for an amount not to exceed $94,000.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc. submitted a response to RFQ 15-05 for Miscellaneous Geotechnical and Material Testing services. They were one of three firms shortlisted by City Council on March 3, 2015.
• Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc. has successfully performed in a similar capacity on numerous City projects.
• Construction materials testing ensures that construction-related materials used are within or above minimum specifications required by the City of McKinney Engineering Department.
• All testing will be documented through the duration of construction and any failed test will provide the City with means to require corrective action by the Contractor.
• Material testing and inspection services include the following:
o Mass Grading/Lime Subgrade and Foundation Subgrade
o Utility Trench Backfill Compaction
o Concrete and Reinforcing Steel
o Masonry
o Structural Steel - Field Inspection
o Wood Framing Inspection
• Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc. has submitted a proposal for their professional services in the amount of $84,923 (0.40% of construction cost). This is a time and material contract up to the not to exceed amount.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The Resolution authorizes a contract with Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $94,000.
• Funds are available in the Capital Improvements Program in WA8132.
• With approval of this item and an accompanying item for the construction contract for the WA8132 - Redbud Pump Station Site Development project, $82,650 will remain in WA8132.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A