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Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement for Construction Materials Testing with Professional Services Industries, Inc. for the Geddes Avenue Improvements Project (RFP No. 921, $131,665.00)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to authorize a Professional Services Agreement with Professional Services Industries, Inc. (PSI) for construction materials testing services in the amount of $131,665.00 for the Geddes Avenue Improvements Project.
Construction is expected August 2015 through November 2015 and April 2016 through November 2016.
Five firms submitted proposals for the required construction materials testing services. Project Management staff evaluated the proposals and selected PSI based on the proposal, staff qualifications, past involvement with similar projects, and cost. PSI complies with the City of Ann Arbor's Non-Discrimination and Living Wage ordinances.
Services to be performed include all the required testing for soils, aggregates, asphalt, and concrete. Funds for the requested services are available in the project budget for the Geddes Avenue Improvements Project.
Staff
Prepared by: Nick Hutchinson, P.E., City Engineer
Reviewed by: Craig Hupy, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Steven D. Powers, City Administrator
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Whereas, It is necessary to retain a qualified testing firm to perform material testing services for the Geddes Avenue Improvements Project;
Whereas, Proposals were received by Procurement and evaluated by Project Management staff on the basis of staff qualifications, past involvement with similar projects, proposed work plan, and cost;
Whereas, Professional Services Industries, Inc. of Plymouth, Michigan has submitted to the City a proposal for the necessary services, setting forth the services to be performed by said firm and the payments to be made by the City therefore, all of which are agreeable to the City;
Whereas, Professional S...
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