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Resolution to Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with CDM Michigan, Inc. for the Footing Drain Disconnection Program ($191,340.00)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to approve Amendment #1 to the Professional Services Agreement, in the amount of $191,340.00 with CDM Michigan, Inc. (CDM) for professional engineering services for the Footing Drain Disconnection Program. The City's adopted FY08 Capital Budget includes the approved project budget in the amount of $5,000,000.00. Funds will be advanced from the Sewage Disposal System Operating Fund Balance pending the sale of Sewer Revenue Bonds.
On August 20, 2001, the City Council approved Ordinance No 32-01 for the implementation of a citywide footing drain disconnection (FDD) process. An Administrative Consent Order (ACO) was signed with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to work toward the elimination of sanitary sewer overflow and compliance with Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, Part 31. On July 3, 2006, the City Council approved the resolution to award a Construction Contract to Bidigare Contractors, Inc. for the installation of approximately 30,000 feet of curb drain to collect sump pump discharges from homes in Priority Phase 2A Areas of the Footing Drain Disconnection Program (R-321-7-06). Bidigare has agreed to hold their unit prices for installation of an additional 30,000 feet of HDPE curb drain, despite the volatility in oil prices that in recent years have led to substantial increases in pipe prices.
On December 4, 2006, the City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with CDM for construction management services for the Footing Drain Disconnection Program (R-502-12-06). CDM was initially selected through a competitive process and has consistently proven to be reliable, comprehensive, responsive and able to complete the work efficiently. It is recommended that CDM's Professional Services Agreement for construction management services for the Footing Drain Disconnection Program be amended to include the Additional Curb Drain Construction Support Tasks needed to manage the additional 30,000 feet of curb drain to be installed by Bidigare Contractors.
CDM received Human Rights approval on April 24, 2007, and complies with the living wage ordinance.
Staff
Prepared by: Homayoon Pirooz, P.E., Project Management Manager
Reviewed by: Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Administrator
Approved by: Roger W. Fraser, City Administrator
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Whereas, On August 20, 2001, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 32-01, to provide for implementation of a citywide footing drain disconnection process;
Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor is required to remain in conformance with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, Part 31;
Whereas, The City's adopted FY08 Capital Budget includes the project budget in an amount of $5,000,000.00;
Whereas, The funds for the project will be advanced from the Sewage Disposal System Operating Fund Balance pending the sale of Sewer Revenue Bonds;
Whereas, It is necessary to retain the services of a professional engineering firm to assist the City with the engineering and construction management for the project;
Whereas, CDM Michigan, Inc. has demonstrated the required experience, qualified professionals, and competitive fee schedule for the required services; and
Whereas, CDM Michigan, Inc. received Human Rights approval on April 24, 2007, and complies with the living wage ordinance;
RESOLVED, That the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with CDM Michigan, Inc. in the amount of $191,340.00 with funds to be available until expended without regard to fiscal year;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute said amendment after approval as to form by the City Attorney, and approval as to substance by the City Administrator; and
RESOLVED, That the City makes the following declaration for the purpose of complying with the reimbursement rules of Treasury Regulations 1.150-2 pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, that the City reasonably expects to reimburse itself for expenditures for the costs of the Project with proceeds of Bonds; and
RESOLVED, That City Council authorizes the City Administrator to take necessary administrative actions to implement this resolution.