Title
Resolution to Approve Amendment Number 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Baker and Associates for the 2024-2025 Bridge Inspection Program ($31,311.49 increase; Total $155,489.96)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to approve Amendment Number 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Baker and Associates for the 2024-2025 Bridge Inspection Program (RFP 24-35) in the amount of $31,311.49.
On August 19, 2024, City Council passed R-24-342, approving the professional services agreement with Baker and Associates in the amount of $124,178.47 to perform inspection services for the 2024-2025 Bridge Inspection Program. Amendment Number 1 includes several additional services, consisting of the following:
• Support for the Local Bridge Program Application to pursue funding for future bridge maintenance projects
• Additional inspection on the Bandemer Bridge to support existing nearby construction by the Parks Department
• Additional inspection costs for Eisenhower bridge
City Staff is recommending establishing a contingency of $5,000.00 for potential future contract amendments.
Baker complies with the requirements of the City’s Conflict of Interest, Non-Discrimination and Living Wage ordinance.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: The services provided through this agreement will be paid from the Major Street Fund and Parks Maintenance & Capital Improvements Millage, as appropriate.
Staff
Prepared by: Nicholas Hutchinson, City Engineer
Reviewed by: Jordan Roberts, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The City seeks to amend the Professional Services Agreement with Baker and Associates for Inspection Services for the 2024-2025 Bridge Inspection Project to include additional services as outlined in the attached memorandum;
Whereas, Funding is available in the Major Street Fund (0021) and Parks Maintenance & Capital Improvements Millage Fund (0071); and
Whereas, Baker and Associates compliance with the requirements of the City’s Non-Discrimination and Living Wage ordinances;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Baker and Associates in the amount of $31,311.49;
RESOLVED, That a contingency amount of $5,000.00 be established within the project budget and that the City Administrator be authorized to approve additional amendments not to exceed $5,000.00 in order to satisfactorily complete this project;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute 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 any necessary administrative actions to implement this resolution.