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Professional Engineering Services contract with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. for design for the repair of the slope failure that has occurred near the east edge of the parking lot at 409 High School Drive in the maximum amount of $95,160
Presenter
Gabe Johnson, Director of Public Works
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Cobb Fendley will provide the City with a design for the repair of the slope failure that has occurred near the east edge of the parking lot at 409 High School Drive, that includes the following:
- Modifications to the existing storm sewer located at the top of the slope in an easement
- Drainage improvements along the top of the slope
- Retaining wall design at the toe of the slope
- Alternatives to stabilize the slope
- Parking lot pavement design if impacted by repairs when addressing the slope failure
Basic services will include topographic field survey, data research, field evaluation, geotechnical evaluation, preparation of design documents, assist City in bidding services, and construction services.
The proposed scope of work is anticipated to complete within 18 weeks.
Chapter 252, Section 22 of the Local Government Code allows for the exemption to competitive bidding when the expenditure is for Professional Services such as engineering services. Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. engineering firm was selected as the most qualified professional due to their previous engineering work on road projects in the City.
Financial Consideration
Funding for Professional Engineering Services contract with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. for design for the repair of the slope failure that has occurred near the east edge of the parking lot at 409 High School Drive, in the maximum amount of $95,160, is available in the Storm Drainage Capital Projects Fund (401592) WO #02005703 (FY20 Misc. Drainage Projects)