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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 6.M.
For Meeting of: AprilĀ 18, 2023

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing an agreement with Gray and Osborne to provide Professional Services for the City's Engineering Division
SUBMITTED BY:

Scott Schafer, Public Works Director

*Bill Preston, City Engineer - (509) 576-6754

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

This is a resolution authorizing a 2-year (2023-2024) contract with Gray and Osborne, Inc. for professional services, general civil engineering and staff support services on various projects and related work. The contract contains all the requirements and obligations that may come up during the contract for the engineering firm to meet the needs of the City's Engineering Division.  The work will be identified and directed by the City Engineer.

 

The City advertised a Request for Quotes from engineering firms in accordance with the City’s Policy and Procedures for Contracting with Architects and Engineers and based on the scoring results, committee members selected Gray and Osborne, Inc. for this project.

 

The total budgetary amount for this work shall not exceed Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000) during any calendar year for the term of the agreement.  This is funded by the salary savings of the vacant Construction Supervisor position within Fund 346. Work is expected to begin as soon as possible after execution of the Agreement. The 2-year Agreement, with EXHIBIT A - Scope of Services and EXHIBITS B&C - Schedule of Rates, is attached for City Council review.

ITEM BUDGETED:Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Public Safety
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Resolution3/30/2023Resolution
Consultant Agreement3/30/2023Contract