Title
Resolution Approving the Selection of Harper Corporation General Contractors as the Construction Manager for the TZ Osborne Electrical Buildings and Electrical/Mechanical Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Preconstruction Phase Services Contract not to Exceed $335,354.08
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Department: Water Resources
Council District: 3
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Steven Drew, 373-7893
Contact 2 and Phone: Virginia Spillman, 373-3260
PURPOSE:
In order to utilize the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) project delivery method for the TZ Osborne WRF Electrical Buildings for Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) and Additional Electrical/Mechanical Upgrades Project, City Council approval of the selected Construction Manager is requested. Authorization for the City Manager to negotiate and execute a preconstruction phase services contract with the Construction Manager for the purpose of developing a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) is requested as well.
BACKGROUND:
The TZ Osborne WRF Electrical Buildings for BNR and Additional Electrical/Mechanical Upgrades Project provides for the design of two electrical buildings and non-potable water improvements at the TZ Osborne Water Reclamation Facility.
On April 28, 2017, the Water Resources Department issued a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for Construction Manager at Risk Services for the TZ Osborne WRF Electrical Buildings for BNR and Additional Electrical/Mechanical Upgrades Project. The CMAR delivery method was selected because it provides the opportunity to engage the construction contractor during the design phase, who in turn, can provide value engineering and construction insight on complex portions of the proposed work. It also provides for a much more collaborative and open project delivery process with GMP development earlier in the project schedule as compared to Design-Bid-Build. This added benefit allows the opportunity if necessary to adjust ...
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