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Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement for Construction Materials Testing with Professional Service Industries, Inc. for the 2010 Street Resurfacing Project (RFP No. 757, $42,905.00)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to authorize a Professional Services Agreement with Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) for construction materials testing services in the amount of $42,905.00 for the 2010 Street Resurfacing Project.
This project consists of the resurfacing of approximately 5 major streets and 5 local streets throughout the City. The construction is scheduled for approximately May 17, 2010 through October 2010.
We received proposals from ten firms 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 received Human Rights and Living Wage approval on February 12, 2010.
Services to be performed include all the required testing for soils, aggregates, asphalt, and concrete. Funds for the requested services are available in the approved FY 2010 Street Millage Capital budget.
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, It is necessary to retain a qualified testing firm to perform testing services for the 2010 Street Resurfacing 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 Service 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...
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