Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Garry Ford, City Engineer
Contact Info
(830) 221-4645 - GFord@nbtexas.org
Subject Header
SUBJECT:
Title
Approval of multiple professional services contracts with pre-qualified firms to provide construction material testing and inspection services, on an as-needed basis.
Body
BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
The Department has identified a need for construction material testing and inspection services to be provided on an as-needed basis. These services are necessary to assure timely completion of upcoming construction projects planned for the City. The selected firms will provide testing of soils, aggregates, asphaltic concrete and Portland cement concrete for roadways, parking lots, utilities, buildings and other City construction projects.
For this purpose, a Task Order was prepared to solicit Request for Qualifications from the appropriate City’s IDIQ pre-qualified firms by April 24, 2019. Ten companies submitted qualifications, which were evaluated and ranked by City staff. The top five (5) highest scored firms are being recommended for award. Those firms are Raba Kistner, Inc., Terracon Consultants, Inc., Arias & Associates Inc., dba Arias Geoprofessionals, Rock Engineering & Testing Lab and Fugro USA Land, Inc.
Any projects exceeding $25,000 will be brought back for City Council approval, as identified in policy. Moreover, any purchases that warrant individual consideration and approval will be brought to City Council in that manner.
The term will begin upon award by City Council and will expire on July 31, 2020. However, staff intends to issue a contract modification that would allow for these companies to remain under contract until July 31, 2021.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
|
Yes |
City Plan/Council Priority: Strategic Priorities |
Infrastructure: Use a variety of funding sources for operational and capital needs. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
Since these contracts will be styled as an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity, there is no direct fiscal impact related to this action. Finance staff will ensure that there are allocated funds for any expenditures stemming from these contracts. Again, any project orders that exceed $25,000 will be brought back for City Council approval as they occur.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of multiple professional services contracts with pre-qualified firms to provide construction material testing and inspection services, on an as-needed basis.