A Request for Qualification Statements (RQS) for Professional Engineering Services for Conserv II Biosolids Dewatering Systems Improvements Project was issued on June 3, 2013.   On August 26, 2013, City Council approved the Committee’s ranking and authorized staff to commence negotiations for a Contract with the top-ranked respondent, Carollo Engineers, Inc. (Carollo).  On November 25, 2013, City Council authorized the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) to execute a Contract with Carollo for preliminary design services.

On December 15, 2014, following the preliminary design, City Council authorized the CPO to execute Service Authorization #I for the final design and construction-phase services; and on March 23, 2015 City Council authorized the CPO to execute Service Authorization #II for design and construction-phase services for the new pumping systems.

Approval is now requested for Service Authorization #III for additional construction-phase services in the amount of $119,484.00.  These services include preparation of conformed documents, review of shop drawings, requests for information and field change directives, meetings and site inspections, and review of materials testing during construction needed for new dewatering facilities and associated components.  

Carollo has agreed to utilize the following M/WBE firms:

The M/WBE Office has reviewed the scope and minority/women utilization plan proposal and found good faith efforts substantiated and proposed information sufficient.

Authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to execute Service Authorization #III with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for a fee of $119,484.00, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney’s Office.