Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for Construction Inspection Services on the US 380 Waterline Improvements Project and Any Necessary Supplemental Agreements
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2B: Balance available resources to accommodate the growth and maintenance needs of the city)
MEETING DATE: November 6, 2018
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Nick Ataie, PE, CIP Engineering Manager
Jason Horn, PE, CIP Project Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This Resolution authorizes a contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. to provide construction inspection services during the construction of the US 380 Waterline Improvements Project (WA4415), for an amount not to exceed $75,000.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• A concurrent item is included on the Council Agenda recommending award of a construction contract for the US 380 Waterline Improvements Project (WA4415).
• Freese and Nichols submitted a response to RFQ 17-58 for Miscellaneous Construction Inspection services. They were selected as the most qualified firm by City Council on August 15, 2017.
• The Engineering Department has previously identified a need to supplement its current engineering inspection staff with additional third-party construction inspectors to increase the level of inspection provided and to better ensure that new infrastructure is constructed in accordance with the design and City of McKinney requirements.
• Freese and Nichols will provide one pre-qualified construction inspector to provide inspection services for this project to supplement the City of McKinney’s current construction inspection staff. Throughout the duration of construction of this project, the inspector will determine conformance with plans and specifications as well as applicable City, State, and Federal requirements.
• Freese and Nichols has submitted a proposal for their professional services in the amount of $67,426.00.
• Reimbursement for inspection services provided will be made based on actual hourly billings in an amount not to exceed the estimated proposal amount.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The Resolution authorizes a contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $75,000.
• With approval of this item and accompanying items for the US 380 Waterline Improvements Project, $2,173,018.96 will remain in WA4415.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A