Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Kleinfelder, Inc. for Materials Testing Services on the Wilmeth Road (Lake Forest Drive to Hardin Boulevard) Project (ST1719)
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic & Economic Growth
(1A: Establish regional and infrastructure incentives to increase economic growth)
MEETING DATE: January 18, 2022
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 Kleinfelder, Inc. to provide materials testing services during the construction of the Wilmeth Road (Lake Forest Drive to Hardin Boulevard) Project (ST1719), for an amount not to exceed $195,000.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The construction contract for the Wilmeth Road (Lake Forest Drive to Hardin Boulevard) Project (ST1719) was awarded at the January 4, 2022 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.
• Kleinfelder, Inc. submitted a response to RFQ 21-18 for miscellaneous geotechnical and materials testing services. They were one of five firms shortlisted by City Council on March 16, 2021.
• Kleinfelder, Inc. has successfully performed in a similar capacity on numerous City projects.
• Kleinfelder, Inc. has submitted a proposal for their professional services in the amount of $168,040.00. This proposal includes materials testing services for all 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 Kleinfelder, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $195,000.
• With the approval of this item, $967,625 will remain in Project ST1719.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A