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ITEM 29 |
City Council Memorandum Public Works & Utilities Memo No. CP22-122
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Date: |
February 24, 2022 |
To: |
Mayor and Council |
Thru: |
Joshua H. Wright, City Manager Andy Bass, Deputy City Manager John Knudson, Public Works and Utilities Director Andrew Goh, Capital Projects Manager |
From: |
Melanie Sikes, Engineering Project Manager |
Subject: |
Professional Services Agreement No. WW2111.271, with Wilson Engineers, LLC, for the Chandler Heights Road Utility Relocations Post-Design Services |
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Proposed Motion: |
Move City Council award Professional Services Agreement No. WW2111.271 to Wilson Engineers, LLC, for the Chandler Heights Road Utility Relocations Post-Design Services, in an amount not to exceed $444,411.30. |
Background/Discussion: |
On June 24, 2021, City Council adopted Resolution No. 5496, authorizing an agreement with Salt River Project (SRP) for the undergrounding of a 230-kilovolt transmission system in southwest Chandler to support future power needs in the area. Prior to SRP’s work, the City will move existing City-owned wastewater, reclaimed water, and potable water to clear an alignment for the proposed electrical duct banks. These utility relocations will occur on Chandler Heights Road from the Union Pacific Railroad tracks to Alma School Road, on Alma School Road from Chandler Heights Road to Lake Drive, west on Lake Drive to Chaparral Drive, west on Chaparral Drive to Dobson Road, and on Pine Lake Way south of Ocotillo Road. The project scope of work consists of pre-construction assistance, design services, SRP coordination, Construction Manager at Risk coordination, topographic survey, geotechnical investigation, potholes, and permit fees. The contract completion time is 365 calendar days following Notice to Proceed. The first of three related Construction Contracts with Achen-Gardner Construction, LLC, for the Chandler Heights Road Utility Relocations, is also scheduled for this City Council meeting. A related Professional Services Agreement with Dibble CM, LLC, for the Chandler Heights Road Utility Relocations Construction Management Services, is also scheduled for this City Council meeting. |
Evaluation: |
The selection process was conducted in accordance with City policy and procedure and State law. This project is being performed under the On-Call Consultant Pre-Qualified List for Water and Wastewater Services. Staff recommends approval of this agreement with Wilson Engineers, LLC, based on qualifications, relevant firm experience, team experience, project understanding, and project approach. |
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