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CC - Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Biggs Cardosa and Associates in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $880,368 for Construction Management and Inspections Services, for the Higuera Street Bridge Replacement Project, PZ553, BHLS 5240(026)
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Meeting Date: November 09, 2020
Contact Person/Dept: Sammy Romo/PW
Phone Number: 310-253-5619
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (11/04/2020)
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer 10/30/20
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a Professional Services Agreement with Biggs Cardosa and Associates in an amount not-to-exceed $880,368 for construction management and construction inspection services for the Higuera Street Bridge Replacement Project, PZ553, BHLS 5240(026).
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In May 2020, the City received $6,439,538.30 in Highway Bridge Project (HBP) funds for construction of the Higuera Street Bridge Replacement Project. Staff subsequently released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for construction management and inspection services and received nine proposals. Three registered Civil Engineers in the Public Works Department/Engineering Division reviewed the nine proposals, interviewed the final three firms, and unanimously determined that Biggs Cardosa Associates (BCA) as the most qualified firm to manage and inspect this project. Staff successfully negotiated the fee proposal with BCA to a lower amount for it be within the budget of the project. Staff contacted all the references and they provided favorable reviews of BCA.
Once the contract between BCA and the City is fully executed, staff will subsequently publish a notice inviting bids for construction of the project.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Funding Source Amount
Federal Highway Bridge Funds
(42380000.730100.PZ553) $6,439,538.30
City Match (48580000.730100.PZ553) $ 619,229.33
Total $7,058,767.63
ATTACHMENTS
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MOTION
That the City Council:
1. Approve a professional services agreement with Biggs Cardosa Associates for construction management and inspection services for the Higuera Street Bridge Replacement Project, PZ553, BHLS 5240(026); and,
2. Authorize the City Attorney to review/prepare the necessary documents; and,
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute such documents on behalf of the City.