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• • REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM i Agenda Date Requested: November 9 Requested By: S. Gillett partment: Public Works Report Res ution XXX Ordinance Exhibits: Ordinance No. 99- Proposal and Agreement for Engineering Services SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The 1999-2000 Utility Capital Improvement Fund includes the replacement of 2,150 feet of 8" waterline and sidewalk along Catlett. Additionally; approximately 2,000 feet of waterline remains to be replaced on Park Street, which was begun in the last fiscal year. The estimated construction costs total $316,775. A total of $300,000 is budgeted for the design and construction of this Project. The most recent waterline replacement project came in significantly under budget. It is possible that similar pricing will again be bid. The original intent of the Department was to construct the remainder of Park Street waterline in-house. However, if favorable pricing is obtained, this Project could be contracted. With this in mind, it is recommended that both projects be designed and bid together, with the Park Street replacement as an option. If pricing is within budget, it will be included in the contract. If not, the City will construct in-house, using the plans prepared by the Engineer. The firm of Claunch and Miller, Inc. was selected to submit a proposal for professional engineering services for the Project, due to similar experience with the design of waterline and sidewalk replacement on Farrington Blvd., Old Orchard, and Catlett, as well as the first portion of Park Street. The Proposal is as follows (all fees are lump sum): Engineering Services Preliminary Engineering Phase $ 7,200.00 Final Design Phase 21,550.00 Construction Phase 5,000.00 Special Services (subcontract) Survey 7,700.00 Geotechnical 1,320.00 Total Engineering Services $42,770.00 The Agreement also establishes fees for construction observation and additional services. These services will not be provided unless requested by the City of La Porte. Action Required by Council: Approve Ordinance No. 99- authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Claunch & Miller, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for waterline replacement in the amount of $42,770.00. Availability of Funds: General Fund_ Water/Wastewater 76X Capital Improvement Other Account Number: Utility CIP Fund (Fund 03) Funds Available: XX YES _ NO Approved for City Council Agenda I-o 11-09°qi Robert T. Herrera Date City Manager