Title
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport New Crossfield Taxiway U - Engineering Services - AV08000085 FAA (Ordinance S-48244)
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 assessment, design, and possible construction administration and inspection services for the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport New Crossfield Taxiway U 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 $23,220,000.
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 relating to the development, design, and construction of the project. Such utility services include, but are not limited to: electrical, water, sewer, natural gas, telecommunications, cable television, railroads and other modes of transportation. Further request the City Council to grant an exception pursuant 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 would 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 modify each of the following: the existing Facilities and Services complex, ramp and building air-cargo facilities, roadways, taxiway structure and airfield, and utilities. In 2020, the Aviation Department completed the New West Crossfield Taxiway Conceptual Design and Program Report to highlight important project considerations.
Gannett Fleming, Inc.'s services include, but are not limited to: coordination with all City departments, Aviation sections, and the Construction Manager at Risk; environmental services as required; archaeological review and design; resolution of utility conflicts; LED lighting, markings and signage; project phasing and roadway modifications; mechanical, architectural, civil, geotechnical, structural, and survey project-related services; updated electrical and drainage plans; construction safety plans, and all required documentation for submittal to local, state, and federal entities; the Engineer's Design and Construction Report required for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant; cost estimates; and possible construction administration and inspection services to include review of contractor shop drawings and submittals; testing and certifications for structural subgrade and Portland Cement Concrete Pavement per AIP and FAA compliance and requirements; compliance with contract documents; daily inspection reports for FAA; pre-final and final inspections; warranty inspections; and other services as needed for a complete project.
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. Three firms submitted proposals and are listed below.
Selected Firm
Rank 1: Gannett Fleming, Inc.
Additional Proposers
Rank 2: Dibble & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Rank 3: AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
Contract Term
The term of the agreement is five years from issuance of the 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 Gannett Fleming, Inc. will not exceed $23,220,000, including all subconsultant and reimbursable costs.
Funding is available in the Aviation Department's Capital Improvement Program budget. The Aviation Department anticipates grant funding for 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
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua, the Aviation Department, and the City Engineer.