SUBJECT: Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City and Arcadis U.S., Inc. for Large Diameter Water Line and Above Grade Crossings – Package 3.
RECOMMENDATION: An ordinance approving a Professional Engineering Services Contract with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for Large Diameter Water Line and Above Grade Crossings – Package 3 and appropriate funds.
PROJECT NOTICE/JUSTIFICATION: This project is part of the City’s Water Line Replacement Program and is required to replace and upgrade water lines for the increase of water availability, circulation improvement, and fire protection.
DESCRIPTION/SCOPE: This project consists of the design of water line replacements and upgrades with all related appurtenances.
LOCATION: The projects are located throughout the City of Houston.
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 appropriation is $1,331,129.00.
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 $1,018,000.00.
The negotiated maximum for Phase I Services is $306,664,00.
The total cost of this project is $2,466,585.45 to be appropriated as follows: $2,349,129.00 for Contract services and $117,456.45 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 35.84% MWBE plan to meet the goal.
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Name of Firms
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Work Description
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Amount |
% of Total Contract
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1.
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Amani Engineering, Inc.
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Engineering services/Land surveying services
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$189,963.00
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8.09%
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2.
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Aurora Technical Services LLC
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Construction management, Engineering services
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$324,974.70
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13.83%
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3.
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Aviles Engineering Corporation
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Construction management, Engineering consulting services
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$156,991.50
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6.68%
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4.
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Nedu Engineering Services, Inc
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Construction management, Engineering services
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$ 39,150.00
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1.67%
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5.
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V & A Consulting Engineers, Inc.
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Engineer’s offices
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$130,924.80
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5.57%
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TOTAL
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$842,004.00
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35.84%
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FISCAL NOTE: No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
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Randall V. Macchi, JD
Director, Houston Public Works
WBS No. S-000701-0049-3