ORDINANCE appropriating $3,485,182.05 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and BINKLEY & BARFIELD, INC for Lift Station Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Design FEMA – Kingwood Place South Lift Station, Golden Bear Lift Station, Deer Springs Lift Station, AG Farm Lift Station, Golf Course Lift Station, Trail Tree Lift Station; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER

SUBJECT: Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City and Binkley & Barfield, Inc. for Lift Station Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Design FEMA - (Kingwood Place South Lift Station, Golden Bear Lift Station, Deer Springs Lift Station, AG Farm Lift Station, Golf Course Lift Station, Trail Tree Lift Station).

RECOMMENDATION:  An ordinance approving a Professional Engineering Services Contract with Binkley & Barfield, Inc. for Lift Station Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Design FEMA - (Kingwood Place South Lift Station, Golden Bear Lift Station, Deer Springs Lift Station, AG Farm Lift Station, Golf Course Lift Station, Trail Tree Lift Station).  and appropriate funds.

PROJECT NOTICE/JUSTIFICATION: This project is part of the City's ongoing program to rehabilitate, reconstruct and design its wastewater lift station facilities.

The work to be performed under this contract award is necessary to maintain compliance with Houston's wastewater consent decree with the EPA and the TCEQ. This contract adheres to Federal guidelines, as the City may seek FEMA reimbursement.

DESCRIPTION/SCOPE: This project consists of the design of electrical, mechanical, structure, process, and piping improvements at various lift station facilities.

LOCATIONS:

SCOPE OF CONTRACT AND FEE: Under the scope of the Contract, the Consultant will perform Phase I - Preliminary Design, Phase II – Final Design, Phase III - Construction Phase Services and Additional Services. Basic Services Fee for Phase I is based on cost of time and materials with a not-to-exceed agreed upon amount. The Basic Services Fees for Phase II and Phase III are based on a negotiated lump sum amount. The total Basic Services Fee appropriation is $2,618,210.00.

The Contract also includes certain Additional Services to be paid either as a lump sum or on a reimbursable basis. The total Additional Services appropriation is $701,011.00.

The negotiated maximum for Phase I Services is $486,276.00.

The total cost of this project is $3,485,182.05 to be appropriated as follows: $3,319,221.00 for Contract services and $165,961.05 for CIP Cost Recovery.

PAY OR PLAY PROGRAM: The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s ‘Pay or Play’ ordinance regarding health benefits for employees of City contractors. In this case, the Consultant provides health benefits to eligible employees in compliance with City policy.

M/WBE PARTICIPATION: The standard M/WBE goal set for the project is 26.00%. The Consultant has proposed a 39.72% MWBE plan to meet the goal.          

FISCAL NOTE: No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.

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Randall V. Macchi, Chief Operating Officer

Houston Public Works

WBS No. R-000267-0177-3

$3,485,182.05 - Fund No. 8500 – Water and Sewer System Consolidated Construction