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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 4.I.
For Meeting of: AprilĀ 21, 2020

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., to provide professional services, general civil engineering, and staff support services
SUBMITTED BY:

Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works

Bob Desgrosellier, Acting Chief Engineer (509) 575-6228

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

This is a resolution authorizing a 3-year (2020-2022) contract with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, 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 Engineering Division.  The work will be identified and directed by the Director of Public Works in conjunction with the Chief Engineer.

 

Using the Municipal Research and Service Center Professional Services Roster, a statewide small-works and consultant roster system, the City requested SOQ’s from three engineering firms.  In accordance with the City’s Policy and Procedures for Contracting with Architects and Engineers, phone interviews were held and based on the scoring results, committee members selected HLA Engineering and Land Surveying for this upcoming work.

 

The total budgetary amount for this work shall not exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) during any calendar year for the term of the agreement.  This is funded by the salary savings of the vacant City Engineer position within Fund 001.  Work is expected to begin as soon as possible after execution of the agreement. The 3-year agreement, with EXHIBIT A - Scope of Services and EXHIBIT B - Schedule of Rates, is attached for City Council review.

ITEM BUDGETED:Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Public Trust and Accountability
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Resolution4/8/2020Resolution
contract4/14/2020Cover Memo