HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06 - Construction Materials Engineering and Testing ServicesFROM: • RUMBELOW, •
MEETING DATE: MARCH 4, 2014
SUBJECT: CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND TESTING
SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES CENTER
City Council to consider awarding a contract for Construction Materials Engineering and
Testing Services in the amount of $106,816 plus 20% contingency for the Community
Activities Center and authorize staff to execute to Furgo Consultants, Inc. said contract and
take any necessary actions.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 176- 48840 - 009- CACCON -GO for
the amount not to exceed $106,816 plus 20% contingency.
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Construction Materials Engineering and Testing for the expansion of the Community
Activities Center is scheduled to start March 7, 2014. The selected firm would provide full
service professional testing for construction materials associated with the construction
expansion, and renovation of the Community Activities Center. Construction material testing
to be performed shall be in accordance with various and appropriate recognized standards
and procedures including the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), the
American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHTO), North Central Texas Council of
Government Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, American Institute of
Steel Construction (RISC), American Concrete Institute (ACI), and other agencies.
Staff sent out RFQs with the scope and requirements. The following firms submitted
proposals: Alpha Testing, D &S Engineering Labs, FUGRO Inc., and HVJ Associates. The
team was comprised of Curtis Bergthold, Paul Lee, and Kevin Mitchell. The team ranked
the proposals according to adherence to requested format, thoroughness of provided
information, firm's background and related experience, the program team, current capabilities,
local representation, financial stability of the firm and the firms past history with Grapevine.
The committee selected Furgo Consultants, Inc. based in Fort Worth, Texas to recommend
to the City Council.
Staff recommends approval.
2/27/2014 (3:32:57 PM)