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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a third amendment to the professional services agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for Storm Water Improvements 2012-2013 [DR1110] to increase the total compensation by $81,180.26 and other matters (Deputy City Manager)
Background:
Approval of this resolution, with authorize a third amendment to the professional services agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for Storm Water Improvements 2012-2013. On April 22, 2012, City Council approved the professional services agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for restoration of the Interurban Channel (north of FM 517), and Nottingham Ditch (Calder Rd. to the Interurban Channel). The first phase of the approved services included the development of a preliminary engineering report (PER) to evaluate the physical properties of the drainage features and develop design alternatives.
On March 26, 2013, City Council approved amending the professional services agreement to pursue environmental permitting identified in the PER.
July 8, 2014 city staff approved Work Change Directive Number 2 to redesign the Nottingham Ditch to avoid the impacts of environmental mitigation. In the redesign meetings, an opportunity to abandon a 16-inch asbestos cement water main which runs in and across Nottingham Ditch easement was identified and evaluated. A scope of work to implement the abandonment has been prepared to supplement the original contract. The amended scope of work will include a need for redesign as outlined in the attached AECOM proposal.
AECOM has determined that the time required to complete the redesign of Nottingham Channel shall be six (6) weeks. Based on this time frame and the tasks detailed within this scope of work, AECOM requests a lump sum fee of $81,180.26 for engineering services as shown in the table below.
Description Fee
April 22, 2012: PER + Design Phase Services $320,451
March 26, 2013: add Enviro...
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