Title
Water Main Replacement: Harrison Street to Van Buren Street, 27th Avenue to 31st Avenue - Construction Administration and Inspection Services - WS85509003 (Ordinance S-43442)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with GHD, Inc., (Phoenix) to provide Construction Administration and Inspection (CA&I) Services in support of the Water Main Replacement project. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The project consists of construction of approximately 21,000 linear feet of new six- to 12-inch water mains throughout the area bounded by Harrison to Van Buren streets and 27th to 31st avenues, including installation of approximately 387 service taps and 34 new fire hydrants. GHD, Inc.'s CA&I services include, but are not limited to: administering the construction schedule; reviewing shop drawings and test results; issuing interpretations and clarification; certifying contractor progress payments; conducting inspections; and providing post-construction services.
Procurement Information
GHD, Inc., was chosen for this project using a qualifications-based selection process according to Section 34-603 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Scoring and selection were made in conjunction with Design Services for this project.
Contract Term
The term of the contract is expected to coincide with the duration of construction, which is expected to take approximately 395 calendar days to complete. The contract work scope identified and incorporated into the contract prior to the end of the contract may be agreed to by the parties, and work may extend past the termination of the contract. No additional contract work scope changes may be executed after the end of the contract term.
Financial Impact
GHD, Inc.'s fee for these services will not exceed $387,059 including all subconsultants and reimbursable costs. Funds are available in the Water Services Department's Capital Improvement Program budget. Contract payments may be made up to contract limits for all rendered contract services, which may extend past the contract termination.
Concurrence/Precious Council Action
City Council approved contract 140457 for Design Services on April 22, 2015.
Location
Harrison to Van Buren streets and 27th to 31st avenues.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Karen Peters and Mario Paniagua, the Water Services Department and the City Engineer.