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Resolution to Approve a Contract with DLZ Michigan, Inc. to Provide Professional Engineering Construction Administration Services for the Rehabilitation of Bridges in Barton Nature Area, Mitchell Field, Argo Nature Area and Gallup Park ($44,164.43)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and action is a resolution to approve a contract with DLZ Michigan, Inc. (DLZ) in the amount of $44,164.43 for professional engineering construction administration services for the rehabilitation of bridges in Barton Nature Area, Mitchell Field, Argo Cascades and Gallup Park.
The Parks and Recreation Open Space Plan identifies bridge repair as an on-going need and one of the major categories of capital project improvements.
Recent bridge condition assessments have concluded that the bridge structures in Barton Nature Area (both north and south), Mitchell Field, and Gallup Park (vehicle bridge) are all in need of repair in the near-term in order to sustain their use. The Argo Cascades bridge is recommended for replacement. It is essential that repairs on the Gallup Park vehicle bridge begin as soon as possible in order to ensure its continued structural stability and performance.
DLZ Michigan, Inc. engineered the construction documents and specifications for the bridge renovation work and is intimately familiar with the engineering designs for each bridge. The construction documents were bid out and a contractor has been selected for the work. DLZ is now needed to perform construction administration services to ensure the contractor's work is in compliance with project documents and performed satisfactorily. Construction Administration work shall include site visits to monitor the work, responding to requests for information, reviewing and approving shop drawings, change orders, pay applications, and prevailing wage compliance.
The project meets the sustainability goals of promoting active living and learning and providing transportation options, as the park bridges form im...
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