Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Terracon Consultants, Inc., for Material Testing on the FM 543 Realignment at US 75 Construction Project
Summary
MEETING DATE: June 18, 2013
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 the City Manager to execute a contract, in the amount of $41,455.00, as well as all required change orders thereto, with Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Terracon), to provide material testing services during construction of the FM 543 Realignment at US 75 project, for a total contract amount not to exceed $46,000.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· The City has recently issued a Request for Qualifications for geotechnical testing services and three qualified firms, including Terracon, were selected from that RFQ to provide testing services for various projects on a rotating basis.
· Terracon has successfully performed in a similar capacity on numerous City projects.
· Terracon has submitted a proposal, in the amount of $41,455.00, for their material testing services.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· This Resolution authorizes a contract and all required change orders with Terracon for an amount not to exceed $46,000.
· Funding for this contract is available in the Capital Improvements Program ST6091.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· N/A