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Resolution Authorizing Contract in the Amount of $2,297,000 with HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas to Provide Engineering Design, Environmental Studies and Permitting for the Extension of Water and Sewer Utilities to the Greensboro-Randolph Mega Site
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Department: Water Resources
Council District: Nearest to District 2
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Steven Drew, 373-7893
Contact 2 and Phone: Mike Borchers, 373-2494
PURPOSE:
Water Resources is requesting approval of a contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas to provide design and permitting services necessary to extend water and sewer utilities to the Greensboro-Randolph Mega Site located in Randolph County. City Council approval of the professional services contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas in the amount of $2,297,000 is requested.
BACKGROUND:
On March 3, 2015 City Council approved a resolution authorizing staff to proceed with engineering design and permitting activities necessary for extending water and sewer utility services to the Greensboro-Randolph Mega Site. In support of the adopted resolution, the Water Resources Department issued a Request for Qualification (RFQ) on March 4, 2015.
Four firms submitted a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) by the April 2, 2015 submission deadline. The selection committee evaluated the submissions based on experience, qualifications, project approach, project team members, and proposed M/WBE utilization plan. The SOQ submitted by HDR received the highest score.
With the design engineer selection and negotiations pertaining to design and permitting scope complete, authorization to execute a design services contract is requested. Design services to be provided by HDR include preliminary and final design services, surveying, geotechnical investigations, regulatory permitting, environmental assessment and project management. HDR's proposed M/WBE utilization for the design contract is 14% (10.5% MBE and 3.5% WBE). The M/WBE Office reviewed the proposed subcontractor utilization and confirmed they are certified and located within Greensboro's Metropolitan Statistical Area. The current schedule calls for the completion of the design phase services and environmental assessment by June of 2016.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funding in the amount of $2,297,000 is budgeted in the Water Resources Water and Sewer Extension Fund account 507-7013-01.6019. A budget adjustment is needed to use this account.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Water Resources Department recommends approval of the contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas for design and permitting services necessary to extend water and sewer utilities to the Greensboro-Randolph Mega Site in the amount of $2,297,000, and the associated budget adjustment.