REPORT TO CONSENT
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for Design Professional Services for the Bowers Avenue Underpass Storm Drain Pump Station Project
Report
BACKGROUND
The Bowers Avenue Underpass Storm Drain Pump Station (BSDPS) was constructed in 1974 and is located at the underpass of Bowers Avenue crossing under the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way (Attachment 1). The station pumps storm water runoff from the under pass to the higher elevation storm drain mains along Bowers Avenue. The BSDPS contains all original mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, without any major replacement work since its original construction. Additionally, due to the age of the BSDPS, the City has had difficulty procuring parts to replace and maintain the station.
In January 2023, staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional engineering services through a competitive procurement process for a condition assessment (first phase) and design services for the replacement of the BSDPS (second phase). A design professional services agreement with Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers (S&W) for the first phase of the Bowers Avenue Underpass Storm Drain Pump Station Project (Project) was approved under the City Manager's authority (Attachment 2). The first phase of the Project included preparation of a Basis of Design (BOD) report for the storm drain pump station rehabilitation. The BOD was completed in September 2023 and recommended replacement of the station. Due to a lack of funding, the project was paused at the time. However, with the approval of Measure I, funding for design and construction of the Project is now available. The second phase of the Project includes design and construction of the BSDPS.
DISCUSSION
The proposed Amendment No. 1 (Attachment 3) includes a negotiated scope of services and schedule of fees that incorporates the professional design services necessary to complete th...
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