HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 04 - Construction Materials Engineering and Testing Services ContractMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER t
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 7, 2014
SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND
TESTING SERVICES CONTRACT — SH 121, SECTION 13
UTILITY RELOCATION AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM
THE UN- APPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE UTILITY FUND
RECOMMENDATION
City Council consider awarding the Construction Materials Engineering and Testing
Services contract for the SH 121, Section 13 Utility Relocation Project to Fugro
Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $24,890.00 and a 10% project contingency in the
amount of $2,500.00, appropriate funds from the un- appropriated balance of the Utility
Fund, authorize staff to execute said contract, and take any necessary action.
FUNDING:
Funds are programmed in the un- appropriated Utility Fund Balance and will be transferred
to account 200- 48930 - 534- 8- 000030WA for the water relocations and account 200- 48940-
534-8- 000031 SW for the wastewater relocations.
BACKGROUND:
TxDOT is soon to begin construction of the SH 121, Section 13 widening project generally
from SH 2499 to the Denton Creek crossing. As part of this project all utilities are required
to relocate their existing systems to locations that are not in conflict with the proposed
highway construction. On November 12, 2013, Grapevine City Council awarded a contract
to Wilson Contractor Services LLC to relocate our water lines, sewer lines and sewerforce
main lines.
Fugro Consultants, Inc. specializes in material placement inspection and testing services to
support the City inspection staff.
Fugro will provide services including:
• In -place density testing of utility backfill
• Concrete compressive strength testing
• Reinforcing steel inspection
Fugro Consultants, Inc. is highly regarded for this type of work and the City of Grapevine
has used them in the past with good results. Staff recommends approval.
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