Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Jennifer Cain, Capital Programs Manager
Contact Info
(830) 2214646 - JCain@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
Title
Approval of a ratification for a contract price increase with M&S Engineering for design changes to Alves Lane Improvements Project engineering contract.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
The City of New Braunfels voters approved the Alves Lane Improvement Project under Proposition 2 of the 2013 Bond Program. M&S Engineering was selected, and October 28, 2013 was awarded a contract for preliminary engineering and design services. Upon completion of public involvement process, City Council, on December 8, 2014, approved additional services for the ROW survey, final design, bid phase, and construction phase services for a cost of $884,000. During the seven-year design process the project has incurred numerous modifications. Contract modifications included additional engineering services, surveying, and preparation for joint bidding with NBU. This project is in final completion and staff is requesting a contract increase of $57,000 to support all contract changes for a total cost of $941,000.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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X |
Yes |
Strategic Priorities: |
Continue an ongoing program of infrastructure construction and maintenance. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total cost for professional services to complete engineering design is $941,000. Funding for this contract described above has been incorporated into the 2013 bond project proceeds for Proposition 2 Projects. Therefore, sufficient funds are available.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of a ratification for a contract price increase with M&S Engineering supporting design changes to Alves Lane Improvements Project engineering contract.