Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Jennifer Cain, Capital Programs Manager
Contact Info
(830) 221-4646 - jcain@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of a purchase with Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. for material testing services associated with the construction of Fire Station #2 as part of the 2019 Bond Program.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
On May 4, 2019 the City of New Braunfels voters approved $7.37M for the construction and relocation of Fire Station #2 under the Proposition (3) Three projects included in the 2019 Bond Program. Fire Station #2 will be constructed on City owned property on Water Lane and will function as a heavy house with living quarters and four apparatus bays.
On June 24, 2019 City Council approved the final design contract with BRW Architects for both fire stations. On June 30, 2020 the City solicited a Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) for the construction of both stations #2 & #3.
On September 14, 2020 City Council approved the construction contracts including contingency with Seidel Construction, LLC for the construction of Fire Stations #2 & #3 in the amount of $11,382,596.
The material testing proposals are to be performed under the City’s Master Agreement with Raba Kistner Consultant and billed at the not to exceed rates defined by the agreement. The estimated scope includes fees of $33,000 for Station #2.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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Yes |
City Plan/Council Priority |
Strategic Priorities: Continue an ongoing program of infrastructure construction and maintenance. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed contract amounts are within the cost estimates developed for the 2019 bond projects. Therefore, sufficient funds are available to approve and begin expensing bond proceeds for the contact as described above.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of a purchase order with Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. for material testing associated with the construction of Fire Station #3 with a not to exceed amount of $33,000.00.