DATE: August 21, 2018
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Amendment to Agreement with Cornerstone Structural Engineering Group, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the First Amendment to Agreement No. 13-557 with Cornerstone Structural Engineering Group, Inc., for engineering consultant services related to the Outside Canal Bridge Replacement Project on Russell Avenue, Federal Project No. BRLS-5942(195) extending the maximum term by five years (three-year base contract with two optional one-year renewals) from September 10, 2018 to September 10, 2023, with no increase in the maximum of $599,656.
REPORT
The recommended action will extend the performance period of the agreement for an additional maximum five-year term to allow the consultant to complete the design and provide technical expertise during construction. On September 13, 2013, the Cornerstone Structural Engineering Group (Cornerstone), Inc., was selected as the most qualified design engineering consultant following a Request for Proposal process. The extension is due to a lengthy environmental review and right of way acquisition phase, the latter of which is likely to extend beyond the initial five-year term. This item pertains to a location in District 1.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If the recommended action is not approved, the agreement will expire by its terms on September 10, 2018, and the project will be delayed, potentially jeopardizing Federal funds. In addition, selecting a different consultant would not be feasible, as continuity of design of the project would be impacted.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. The Federal Highway Bridge Replacement Program will provide 88.53% or approximately $530,875 of Cornerstone's fee for the Outside Canal Bridge Replacement Project on Russell Avenue. The local match ...
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