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Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Michigan Inc. for the Engineering for Huron West Park Sanitary Sewer Project ($443,794.00)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to authorize a Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Michigan Inc. (Stantec) for the Engineering for Huron West Park Sanitary Sewer Project.
Project Background
During 2016 and 2017, the City of Ann Arbor undertook the Sanitary Sewer Improvements Preliminary Engineering (SSIPE) Project to evaluate capacity constraints in the sanitary sewer system during projected wet weather conditions. One area evaluated is served by the Huron West Park sewer. To alleviate capacity constraints, and reduce the potential for sanitary backups into basements, the SSIPE Project concluded that approximately 4,000 feet of sanitary sewer should be replaced with a larger diameter sewer. The sewer is situated predominantly in rear yard easements and City parkland from Arbana Dr. to Lyn Anne Ct, between Dexter Ave. and Linwood Ave. (see attached map).
Project Scope
The City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP 19-35) for a professional firm to provide engineering services for the Huron West Park Sanitary Sewer Project. Tasks include:
* Review preliminary engineering basis of design for the sewer
* Develop a comprehensive public engagement program
* Conduct topographic survey
* Conduct geotechnical investigation
* Prepare engineering design plans for bidding/construction
* Provide technical assistance for easement acquisition
* Obtain permits
In response to RFP 19-35, six firms attended a pre-proposal meeting, and three proposals were received in October 2019. The RFP required each respondent to submit a proposal containing professional qualifications, past experience, a work plan, and a fee proposal. A review team composed of City staff evaluated the proposals and shortlisted two firms to interview. The firms were evaluated and ...
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