Reiss Engineering, Inc. (Reiss) has a Continuing Professional Wastewater Engineering Services agreement with the City of Orlando.  City Council approved the contract on December 7, 2015 and authorized the Chief Procurement Officer to execute Service Authorizations up to an amount of $200,000 per Authorization.  

The Wastewater Division is now requesting authorization to commission engineering services to include producing construction drawings for the lift station upgrades, including permitting, bidding, and award assistance and construction administration services.  These improvements will increase system reliability for twelve (12) lift stations and eliminate risks associated with outdated electrical equipment.

The City and Reiss negotiated a not-to-exceed proposal in the amount of $319,319.35 for this project.  Staff considers this fee proposal reasonable and appropriate for the scope of work to be performed.

Reiss’s M/WBE Participation Plan for this Agreement is as follows:

Authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to execute an agreement with Reiss Engineering, Inc., as noted above, in the not to exceed amount of $319,319.35, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office.