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File #: 23-2706   
Type: Ordinance-S Status: Adopted
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 12/13/2023 Final action: 12/13/2023
Title: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Terminal 4 Vertical and Horizontal Transportation System Modernization Phase II - Engineering Services - AV21000110 FAA (Ordinance S-50417)
District: District 8

Title

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Terminal 4 Vertical and Horizontal Transportation System Modernization Phase II - Engineering Services - AV21000110 FAA (Ordinance S-50417)

 

Description

Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Gannett Fleming, Inc. to provide Engineering Services that include design and possible construction administration and inspection (CA&I) services for the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Terminal 4 Vertical and Horizontal Transportation System Modernization Phase II project. Further request to authorize execution of amendments to the agreement as necessary within the Council-approved expenditure authority as provided below, and for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The fee for services will not exceed $3.1 million.

 

Additionally, request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to take all action as may be necessary or appropriate and to execute all design and construction agreements, licenses, permits, and requests for utility services related to the development, design and construction of the project. Such utility services include, but are not limited to: electrical, water, sewer, natural gas, telecommunication, cable television, railroads and other modes of transportation. Further request the City Council to grant an exception to Phoenix City Code 42-20 to authorize inclusion in the documents pertaining to this transaction of indemnification and assumption of liability provisions that otherwise should be prohibited by Phoenix City Code 42-18. This authorization excludes any transaction involving an interest in real property.

 

Report

Summary

The purpose of this project is to provide engineering services for the Terminal 4 modernization and replacement of critical horizontal and vertical transportation systems which are part of on-going airport efforts to replace aging assets, improve operational resilience, enhance passenger experience and reduce energy consumption.

 

Gannett Fleming, Inc.'s services include, but are not limited to: full design of the project and the potential for follow-on CA&I services. Design services shall include, but are not limited to: evaluate existing equipment and supporting infrastructure and make recommendations on the modernization strategy; engage stakeholders in the design process; coordinate with the City and Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) during the design of the project; chair all design meetings; develop design documents to a level that is sufficient for equipment manufacturer to produce shop drawings; assist CMAR contractor in the development of construction phasing plan and selection of equipment manufacturers; provide alternative design solutions during the Value Engineering process; and produce design documents to secure construction permits.

 

Procurement Information

The selection was made using a qualifications-based selection process set forth in section 34-603 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.). In accordance with A.R.S. section 34-603(H), the City may not publicly release information on proposals received or the scoring results until an agreement is awarded. One firm submitted a proposal and is listed below.

 

Selected Firm

Rank 1: Gannett Fleming, Inc.

 

Contract Term

The term of the agreement is five years from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Work scope identified and incorporated into the agreement prior to the end of the term may be agreed to by the parties, and work may extend past the termination of the agreement. No additional changes may be executed after the end of the term.

 

Financial Impact

The agreement value for Gannett Fleming, Inc. will not exceed $3.1 million, including all subconsultant and reimbursable costs.

 

Funding is available in the Aviation Department's Capital Improvement Program budget and the Aviation Department anticipates Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) grant funding for Phase II of this project. The Budget and Research Department will separately review and approve funding availability prior to execution of any amendments. Payments may be made up to agreement limits for all rendered agreement services, which may extend past the agreement termination.

 

Location

3800 E. Sky Harbor Blvd.

Council District: 8

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Mario Paniagua and Alan Stephenson, the Aviation Department and the City Engineer.