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Resolution to Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Tetra Tech of Michigan, PC for General Civil Engineering Services ($200,000.00 Amendment, $600,000.00 Total Contract) (RFP #23-16)
Memorandum
Your approval is requested for Amendment No. 1 to the professional services agreement for general civil engineering services with Tetra Tech of Michigan, PC in the amount of $200,000.00. City Council approved a professional services agreement for $400,000.00 with Tetra Tech of Michigan, PC on July 6, 2023, as part of Resolution No. R-23-251.
The City issued Request for Proposal (RFP) #23-16 for professional engineering services to provide as needed engineering services when the demand or expertise needed exceeds City capacity. Under the current contract, Tetra Tech of Michigan, PC has provided engineering services for a variety of projects that have included environmental testing, debris management plan development, raw water line corrosion inspection and managing the televising and cleaning contracts for Public Works. Approval for additional funding is sought at this time to ensure there are contract dollars available for future tasks performed under this agreement.
Tetra Tech of Michigan, PC complies with the requirements of the City’s Non-Discrimination and Living Wage ordinances.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: Funding for these services are available in the approved FY25 Operating and Capital Budgets, and will be available in subsequent annual Operating and Capital Budgets if approved by City Council.
Staff
Prepared by: Paul Matthews, Public Works Manager
Reviewed by: Sue F. McCormick, Interim Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
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Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor Public Works and Systems Planning Units perform services including design and management of capital improvement projects, asset management, utility modeling, solid waste management, utility emergency response, and general engineering design.
Whereas, Demand for these units’ engineering services fluctuates and may exceed staffing resources, in which case additional engineering and project management support are needed;
Whereas, City Council approved an agreement with Tetra Tech of Michigan, PC on July 6, 2023;
Whereas, An additional $200,000.00 is requested on the existing contract to ensure there are contract dollars available for future tasks performed under this agreement;
Whereas, These services will be funded from approved Capital and Operating Budgets, if approved by City Council; and
Whereas, Tetra Tech of Michigan, PC is in compliance with the requirements of the City’s Non-Discrimination and Living Wage ordinance;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Tetra Tech of Michigan, PC for Professional Engineering Services in the amount of $200,000.00 for a total contract amount of $600,000.00;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign the amendment after approval as to substance by the City Administrator and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized to take the necessary administrative actions to implement this resolution.