TITLE
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the award of a professional services agreement to Kasberg, Patrick & Associates, LP, to design the Water Line Rehabilitation Phase 1 Project.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
Authorize the Award of a Professional Services Agreement to Kasberg, Patrick & Associates, LP, To Design the Water Line Rehabilitation Phase 1 Project
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
Public Works - Water and Sewer Division
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The 2012 Water and Wastewater Master Plan includes a project that will rehabilitate or replace approximately 19,000 feet of old or under-sized water lines in an area encompassed by 10th Street, W.S. Young, Rancier, and Veterans Memorial Boulevard (Project 3W). The rehabilitation/replacement of these water lines will help reduce the number of water line breaks, increase available fire flow, and improve water quality in this area.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION
Kasberg, Patrick & Associates (KPA) is on the City's prequalified list for engineering services and has extensive experience with the design of water lines. Their proposal includes a final design, bidding documents, and construction administration services necessary for the construction of this project. After negotiating a fair and reasonable price for KPA's engineering service, City staff recommends approval of their proposal to design the Water Line Rehabilitation Phase 1 Project for a total amount of $149,060.00.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this project is available in the amount of $149,060.00 through Account Number 386-3495-800.54-83 of the 2012 Water & Sewer Bond.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with KPA for a professional services agreement for the design and contract administration of the Water Line Rehabilitation Phase 1 Project in the amount of $149,060.00 and that the City Manager be expressly authorized to execute any and all change orders within the amounts set by state and local law.