Title
Phoenix Deer Valley Airport Taxiway Bravo 3 Connector Relocation - Engineering Services - AV31000088 FAA (Ordinance S-46209)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with TRACE Consulting, LLC, to provide Engineering Services that include construction administration and inspection (CA&I) Services for the Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) Taxiway Bravo 3 (B3) Connector Relocation 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 $160,000.
Additionally, request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to take all action deemed necessary to execute all utilities-related design and construction agreements, licenses, permits, and requests for utility services related to the development, design and construction of the project and to include disbursement of funds. Utility services include, but are not limited to: electrical, water, sewer, natural gas, telecommunication, cable television, railroads and other modes of transportation. This authorization excludes any transaction involving an interest in real property.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this project is to design and construct a new Taxiway B3 connector, which will be located west of its current location outside of the runway protection zone for runway 7L-25R, as recommended by the DVT Master Plan Update dated June 2015. This project includes geotechnical analysis, new LED lighting, signage and new markings, and demolition of the old taxiway. TRACE Consulting, LLC's services are necessary to oversee the construction of the project scheduled to begin on Jan. 6, 2020.
TRACE Consulting, LLC’s CA&I services include: project administration, construction meetings, inspection and review of contractor’s work; certifying contractor progress payments; preparing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reports and a Construction Management Plan; providing post-construction services; and other related CA&I services as required.
Procurement Information
The selection was made using a qualifications-based selection process set forth in section 34-603 of the Arizona Revised Statues (A.R.S.). Scoring and selection were made in conjunction with the Engineering (design) Services selection process.
Contract Term
The term of the agreement is two years from issuance of notice to proceed. Work scope identified and incorporated into the agreement before 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 TRACE Consulting, LLC will not exceed $160,000, including all subconsultant and reimbursable costs.
Funding is available in the Aviation Department's Capital Improvement Program budget. On July 9, 2019, staff signed a grant agreement in the amount of $2.6 million from the Federal Aviation Administration for this project. The Budget and Research Department will separately review and approve funding availability before execution of any amendments. Payments may be made to agreed limits for all rendered contract services, which may extend past the agreement termination.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council approved:
- Engineering Services Agreement 143032 (Ordinance S-42672) on June 15, 2016.
Location
702 W. Deer Valley Road
Council District: 1
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Deanna Jonovich and Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua, the Aviation Department, and the City Engineer.