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CC - Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Degenkolb Engineers for Soft Story Seismic Retro-fit Consultant Services for a Term up to One Year in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $170,370, Plus up to $3,000 for Reimbursable Expenses.
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Meeting Date: December 10, 2018
Contact Person/Dept: Craig Johnson/Building Division
Sol Blumenfeld/CDD
Phone Number: (310) 253-5802
(310) 253-5700
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (12/05/18)
Department Approval: Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director (12/04/18)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a professional services agreement with Degenkolb Engineers for soft story seismic retro-fit consultant services for a term up to one year in the amount not-to-exceed $170,370, plus up to $3,000 for reimbursable expenses.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On September 11, 2018 the City Council authorized issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to for consulting services to prepare a citywide soft story survey and related Soft Story Ordinance.
On September 20, 2018, the City published RFP #1903 Soft Story Seismic Retro-Fit Consultant Services, in accordance with City specifications. Seven proposals were received and opened on October 25th, 2018. The City received proposals from the following firms:
VENDOR LOCATION
MHP Engineers Long Beach, CA
Englekirk Engineers Los Angeles, CA
Peter T. Erdelyi & Associates Los Angeles, CA
Degenkolb Engineers Los Angeles, CA
Miyamoto International Los Angeles, CA
IDS Group Irvine, CA
KPFF Engineers Los Angeles, CA
The five most qualified firms were interviewed, and evaluated based on their expertise...
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