Title
Resolution to Approve Amendments to the Professional Services Agreements with Stantec Consulting Michigan, Inc. ($75,000.00) and Alfred Benesch and Company ($45,000.00) for Construction Inspection Services
Memorandum
The Project Management Services Unit (PMSU) provides inspection for construction of capital projects and private development projects within the City’s right-of-way. The construction inspector’s tasks include oversight of contractor activities, enforcement of construction standards (e.g., materials and methods), and measurement of pay item quantities. These tasks are critical to the success of any construction project.
Due to the fluctuation of construction activity throughout the year, the level of staffing within PMSU must often be supplemented to provide sufficient inspection for all of the projects that occur. This year, PMSU required additional inspectors to help cover both the City’s planned capital projects and private development construction.
On April 4, 2016, City Council approved contracts for $200,000.00 to Stantec Consulting Michigan, Inc. (Stantec) and for $175,000.00 to Alfred Benesch and Company (ABC) to provide the inspection services described above, through the City’s standard RFP process (RFP #957). The level of support required from these consulting firms was estimated at that time. An additional $75,000.00 and $45,000.00 is required, respectively, to adequately complete the work assigned to these consultants for the 2016 calendar year.
Both consultants comply with the City’s non-discrimination and Living Wage ordinances.
Budget Impact
The services provided by these consultants will be paid for within approved project budgets and annual operating budgets as appropriate. Costs for inspection on private development projects are recouped through fees charged to developers.
Staff
Prepared by: Nicholas Hutchinson, P.E., City Engineer
Reviewed by: Craig Hupy, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Howard S. Lazarus, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor Project Management Services Unit provides construction inspection for capital and private development projects within the City’s right-of-way;
Whereas, The demand for the construction inspection services fluctuates seasonally and often creates periods of peak demand for services beyond the current in-house resources;
Whereas, City Council approved contracts for $200,000.00 to Stantec Consulting Michigan, Inc. and for $175,000.00 to Alfred Benesch and Company for construction inspection services;
Whereas, The required funds for the construction inspection services are available in Project Management's operating budget, and the approved capital budget as appropriate;
Whereas, Stantec Consulting Michigan, Inc. and Alfred Benesch and Company both comply with the City’s Non-Discrimination and Living Wage Ordinances; and
Whereas, The required funds for the construction inspection services are available in Project Management's operating budget, and approved capital budget as appropriate;
RESOLVED, That the City Council approves Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Michigan, Inc. the amount of ($75,000.00) for General Construction Inspection Services;
RESOLVED, That the City Council approves Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Alfred Benesch and Company the amount of ($45,000.00) for General Construction Inspection Services;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute said agreements after approval as to form by the City Attorney and approval as to substance by the City Administrator; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized to take the necessary administrative actions to implement this resolution.