Title
Agreement between Valley Metro Rail, Inc. and City of Phoenix for Bridge Inspection Services (Ordinance S-51642) - Citywide & Out of City
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Valley Metro Rail, Inc. (VMR) and for the City Treasurer to accept funds for bridge inspection services for VMR bridges. This agreement will allow Phoenix staff and consultants to inspect the bridges owned and operated by VMR. Further request exemption from the indemnification and liability provisions of Section 42-18 of the City Code to allow for mutual indemnification. This agreement value will not exceed $870,000.
Report
Summary
Under this agreement, the City of Phoenix shall inspect five VMR bridge locations in accordance with National Bridge Inspection Standards. VMR shall pay the City of Phoenix for all costs related to inspection of each bridge, including staff service, consultant fees and equipment used. In addition, VMR shall assume all liability and shall be solely responsible for the condition of any structure and maintenance work to VMR structures, or lack thereof, for any structures inspected pursuant to this Agreement.
A previous agreement was approved by City Council on December 16, 2020, and that agreement expired on December 31, 2024.
Contract Term
The term of this Agreement will begin on January 1, 2025 and will expire on December 31, 2029.
Financial Impact
The City of Phoenix will be reimbursed $870,000 by VMR for Bridge Inspection Services performed by City staff and contractors for the inspection of VMR infrastructure.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Street Transportation Department.