SUBJECT: Professional Construction Management and Inspection Services Contract between the City of Houston and FCM Engineers, PC, for Paving and Drainage Construction Projects; WBS No. N-320668-0039-4 and M-430220-0026-4.
RECOMMENDATION: (Summary) Approve Professional Construction Management and Inspection Services Contract with FCM Engineers, PC, and appropriate funds.
PROJECT NOTICE/JUSTIFICATION: This project is a part of the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Paving and Drainage Construction projects.
DESCRIPTION/SCOPE: This Contract provides for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Construction Branch of the Department of Public Works and Engineering in connection with Paving and Drainage Construction Projects.
LOCATION: The projects are located throughout the City of Houston.
Scope of CONTRACT AND FEE: This contract will provide Construction Management and Inspection Services, including contract administration, processing pay estimates, coordinating schedules, evaluating proposals and change orders, site representation, inspection, document control, project closeout, and other tasks requested by the Director of the Department of Public Works and Engineering.
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 contractor provides benefits for some employees but will pay into the Contractor Responsibility Fund for others, in compliance with City policy.
Project funding for construction management services will be appropriated with the construction contract award. The requested appropriation of $40,000.00 will provide for limited pre-construction review and preparation as required.
M/WBE PARTICIPATION: FCM Engineers, PC, has proposed the following firms to achieve the 24% M/WBE goal for this project.
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Name of Firm |
Work Description |
Percentage |
| 1. |
Lloyd, Smitha & Associates, LLC |
Inspection/Administrative Services |
24% |