Authorization to Release a Request for Proposals for On Call General Public Works Inspection Services. City of Culver City California Agenda Item Report Item Number: C 3 Meeting Date: 01/13/2014 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: Authorization to Release a Request for Proposals for On Call General Public Works Inspection Services Contact Person/Dept.: Mate Gaspar Fiscal Impact: Yes No X Public Hearing: Action Item: Attachments: Commission Action Required: Yes No X Date: ________________ Public Notification: (E mail) Agenda and Meetings City Council (01/07/2014) Phone Number: (310) 253 5602 General Fund: Yes No Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson (12/30/13) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (01/07/14) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (01/07/14) City Manager Approval: John M. Nachbar (01/07/14) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the release of a Request for Proposals for on call general public works inspections services. BACKGROUND: The Public Works Department/Engineering Division is responsible for the inspection of all construction conducted in the public right of way and grading and construction of driveways and parking lots on private property. The position assigned for these tasks is the Public Works Inspector. The detailed inspections required to be performed by the Public Works Inspector include inspection of streets curb and gutter sidewalks storm drains utility excavation and sewer mains to ensure compliance with the approved engineering plans specifications contracts and agreements. The position processes public works permits conducts technical research and provides office and field support as required. DISCUSSION: It is anticipated there will be significantly more private development and utility projects during the remainder of this fiscal year that will require additional public works inspection. In anticipation of this work funding was approved this fiscal year to hire a contract public wor...
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