HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2004-12-13 #S AGENDA REPORT
DATE: December 13, 2004
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: John B. Bahorski, City Manager
FROM: Mark K. Vukojevic, P.E. Director Of Public Works /City Engineer
SUBJECT: AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT -
ON-CALL DEVELOPMENT PLAN CHECKING
SUMMARY OF REQUEST
The proposed action will execute an on -call professional services agreement to utilize
Zimmerman Consulting Engineers (ZCE) to perform on -call development plan checking
services of subdivision' maps and proposed infrastructures improvements by private
developments.
DISCUSSION:
A large land subdivision by Boeing Realty Corporation has been tentatively approved by
City Council. This and any future developments require a highly qualified and experienced
Engineering firm be retained for development plan checking of Subdivision Maps and
public infrastructures.
The purpose of this contract is to hire and utilize a highly qualified Engineering firm to
perform on -call plan checking services of Subdivision Map submittals and proposed
infrastructures improvements by private developments. Utilizing a private engineering firm
as a plan- checker, supplements the Public Works Department and enables City staff to
focus on core Public Works /Engineering functions. With the firm's extensive experience in
this field of work, they shall provide the City a dependable assurance that developers
properly prepare Subdivision Maps and appropriately construct public infrastructures.
Zimmerman Consulting Engineers (ZCE) received the most qualified ratings by the
Engineering staff during the initial request for proposal (RFP) quality based selection
process. Based on their reference check, ZCE received excellent remarks from nearby
cities, such as City of Signal Hill and City of Downey, in providing similar plan checking
services.
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Agenda Item S.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact on City's General fund. Per the fee resolution developers shall
be financially responsible for the cost of all plan- checking services incurred. Both the
plan- checker fees and staff time shall be completely reimbursable at fully loaded rates.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
professional services agreement with Zimmerman Consulting Engineers to perform on -call
plan- checking services for development Subdivision Maps and public infrastructure
improvements.
Prepared B : Reviewed By:
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R..! nt sr91 Velasco Mark K. Vukojevic, PE
As.ocia - Engineer Director of Public Works /City Engineer
NOTED �/ D APPR(:
o B. Bahorski
/ • y Manager
Attachment: Professional Services Agreement
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