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Commission Agenda Item
 

MEETING DATE:  2/24/2020

SUBJECT:  Construction Engineering Inspection Services - Legacy Electric Substation

PREPARED BY:  Rodolfo Valladares, Public Services Director

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract to provide Construction Engineering Inspection Services for Legacy Electric Substation with Jacobs, in an amount not to exceed $180,000.

 

Summary

On June 18, 2018, the City solicited formal proposals (RFP 2018-02) from qualified vendors to provide engineering services to assist in the expansion of the City electric system.

 

On August 13, 2018, the City Commission voted 4-0, authorizing Staff to negotiate with Jacobs, which was the top ranked firm.

 

In January, 2020, the design was completed and documents placed to bid for the Legacy Electric Substation.

 

Staff began negotiations with Jacobs for Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) services for the expansion of City electrical infrastructure with the construction of the Legacy Substation.  The scope of work addresses Construction Engineering Inspection services for the project to verify that construction is performed in compliance with plans and specifications.  This includes the monitoring of daily project progress and applicable reporting to the City.  Jacobs will also be responsible for an engineer’s certification of compliance certifying the work performed by the construction contractor, so payments may be processed throughout the construction of the project.

 

Based upon agreed negotiations, staff recommends to move forward with executing a contract to provide Construction Engineering Inspection services for Legacy Electric Substation.

 
FINANCIAL IMPACT: No
BUDGETED: Yes
AMOUNT:  $180,000
FUNDING SOURCE:  Electric Fund
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION:Funding has been allocated in the FY 2019-2020 Electric Division Budget.  Final contract amount to be determined based on negotiations, but not to exceed $180,000.
 
COMMISSION GOALS:
Strengthen Community Services