| BACKGROUND |
| The Department of Public Works requested a proposal from Strand for storm water management assistance services for the 2025 calendar year. This agreement is a "master services" agreement to cover a variety of on-call needs that may arise during the year. Project Authorizations will be prepared for each request for services that will define the scope of services and budget to be adhered to for those services. Services provided under this agreement typically include compliance with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit, storm water pollution management analyses, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling analyses, among other needs that may arise. |
| ANALYSIS |
| Strand was chosen for these services due to their knowledge of the City and vast experience with this type of work. |
| FISCAL IMPACT |
| The cost of these services is estimated not to exceed $50,000 and will be funded through the Storm Water Utility Operating Budget (Account #05612030-6401/Engineering & Planning-PS - Engineer/Survey/Appraisal and Account #03210410-6804-XXXXX/Contract Control-Storm Sewer-Multiple Projects. |
| RECOMMENDATION |
Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code of the City of Oshkosh provides that professional services of a specialized nature, including engineering services, may be procured without the use of formal, sealed quotes. In accordance with Section 12-16 of the Code, I am hereby submitting this report regarding this professional services agreement. Please contact me if you have any questions concerning this professional services agreement. |