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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
AUGUST 21, 2006
TITLE:
AGREEMENTS FOR ON-CALL DESIGN
ENGINEERING SERVICES
APPROVED
o As Recommended
o As Amended
o Ordinance on 1st Reading
o Ordinance on 2nd Reading
o Implementing Resolution
o Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
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\!ECOMMENDED ACTION
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and
the Clerk of the Council to execute:
· An agreement with DMJM Harris for design engineering services in the
amount not to exceed $300,000.
· An amendment to the agreement with Willdan for design engineering
services for $200,000 for a total amount of $400,000.
DISCUSSION
Each year, the Public Works Agency solicits proposals for on-call
engineering services to augment City staff to complete the design of
Capital Improvement Program in a timely manner. Qualified firms were
contacted and four firms submitted proposals. These proposals were
reviewed by a committee comprised of personnel from City agencies.
The ratings for the firms are as follows:
FIRM
RATING
1. DMJM Harris
2. URS
3. Norris-Repke
4. Psomas
88.5
76.5
70.7
68.5
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Agreements for On-Call
Design Engineering Services
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The fee rate schedules for the top two firms were compared. The
rates are consistent, reasonable and in line with staff's estimate.
Based on the experience of key personnel, client satisfaction and
competitive rates, it is recommended that the firm of DMJM Harris be
retained for the required services.
In addition, staff recommends an amendment to the existing contract
with the firm of Willdan to provide additional support to the Public
Works Agency in completing the City's CIP projects. Because Willdan
currently has an agreement with the City they were not asked to
provide a new proposal. They have been providing excellent service
to the City for the past two years. Their staff has been very
responsive to the City's needs and their fees are comparable with the
other firm that is being recommended.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds to pay for the design engineering services will be charged to the
various projects in the Capital Improvement Program.
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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ames G. Ross
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
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Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director Vf1[
Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency
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