Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for Professional Engineering Design Services for the FY27 Water and Wastewater Main Improvements Project (WA2537 & WW2542) and Authorizing Any Necessary Supplemental Agreements
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2.1: Balance available resources to accommodate the growth and maintenance needs of the city)
MEETING DATE: November 17, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Todd Strouse, PE, Engineering CIP Manager
Gustave Michaud, PE, CIP Senior Engineer I
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
? Staff recommends that the City Council approve the proposed resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
? This Resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of $363,120.00, as well as all required supplemental agreements thereto, with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for professional engineering services for the FY27 Water and Wastewater Main Improvements Project (WA2537 & WW2542) for a total aggregate contract amount, inclusive of any supplemental agreements, not to exceed $400,000.00.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Capital Improvements Program includes funding for the FY27 Water and Wastewater Main Improvements Project.
Recent inspections have identified approximately 19,760 linear feet of water lines and 16,980 linear feet of wastewater mains to be rehabilitated and/or replaced at the locations shown in the attached map.
Freese and Nichols Inc. submitted a response to RFQ 24-47 for On-Call Utility Professional Services. They were one of sixteen firms shortlisted by City Council on September 17, 2024.
Freese and Nichols Inc. submitted a proposal for this project in the amount of $363,120.00 for professional engineering services and construction administration services, which has been reviewed by staff and is recommended for approval. Their scope includes the following elements:
Basic Services (Design and Bid ...
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