Title
Resolution to Approve an Agreement for Professional Services for Construction Materials Testing with Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc. (TEC) for the Hewett Drive, Russell Road, Russett Road, and Redeemer Avenue Water Main Replacement Project ($49,510.00; RFP No. 921)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and consideration, please find a resolution to approve an Agreement for Professional Services with Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc. (TEC) for construction materials testing services in the amount of $49,510.00 for the Hewett Drive, Russell Road, Russett Road, and Redeemer Avenue Water Main Replacement Project.
Budget/Fiscal Impact
Services to be performed include all the required testing for soils, aggregates, asphalt, and concrete. Funds for the requested services are available in the existing project budget for the Hewett Drive, Russell Road, Russett Road, and Redeemer Avenue Water Main Replacement Project.
Project work includes replacement of existing aged and deteriorating water mains within the Hewett Dr, Russell Rd, Russett Rd, Redeemer Ave street network. The project also involves connecting these new mains with those in an adjacent neighborhood network to create a looped connection. This will be accomplished by installing a new water main beneath Fritz Park and through property owned by the Ann Arbor Public Schools. Additional work includes replacing segments of concrete curb and gutter, as required; removing and replacing the hot mix asphalt pavement; replacing concrete sidewalk ramps and other related sidewalk work; and restoration of lawn extension and playground areas.
Construction is anticipated to begin in mid/late June 2015 and be complete by mid November 2015. Site restoration will be completed by late May 2016.
We received proposals from five firms for the required construction materials testing services. Project Management staff evaluated the proposals and selected TEC based on the proposal, staff qualification...
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