HomeMy WebLinkAbout13173RESOLUTION NO. 13173
A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO
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INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERS, INC. FOR THE 8
STREET BRIDGE REHABILITATION OVER FOUNTAIN
CREEK FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES IN THE
AMOUNT OF $43,032.19, AND SETTING FORTH $95,250
FOR CONTINGENCIES, AND AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE THE SAME
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WHEREAS, proposals for Engineering Design Services for the 8 Street Bridge
over Fountain Creek Rehabilitation have been examined; and
WHEREAS, the proposal of Infrastructure Engineers, Inc., of Lakewood,
Colorado, was the responsible bidder; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The contract between Infrastructure Engineers, Inc. and the City of Pueblo for the
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8 Street Bridge (PUE8th-0.0-ALB) Rehabilitation Engineering Design Services
(“Contract”), a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby awarded to said bidder in the
amount of $43,032.19.
SECTION 2.
In addition to the amount of the bid set forth, as aforementioned, an additional
amount as stipulated in this section is hereby established for contingencies and
additional work.
Contingencies and Additional Work . . . . $4,303
SECTION 3.
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Funds for said project shall be paid from Project Number HU1401 – 8Street
Rehabilitation over Fountain Creek.
SECTION 4.
The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and
all acts consistent with the intent of this Resolution to effectuate the policies and
procedures described herein.
SECTION 5.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: February 23, 2015
BY: Chris Nicoll
City Clerk’s Office Item # M-3
BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED
RESOLUTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 23, 2015
TO: President Sandra K. Daff and Members of City Council
CC: Sam Azad, City Manager
VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk
FROM: Earl Wilkinson, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO INFRASTRUCTURE
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ENGINEERS, INC. FOR THE 8 STREET BRIDGE REHABILITATION
OVER FOUNTAIN CREEK FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES IN
THE AMOUNT OF $43,032.19, AND SETTING FORTH $95,250 FOR
CONTINGENCIES, AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO
EXECUTE THE SAME
SUMMARY:
This Resolution awards a Engineering Design Service Contract to Infrastructure
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Engineers, Inc. for the 8 Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project over Fountain Creek.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
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The 8 Street Bridge is a multi-span structure that crosses the Interstate 25 corridor, 2 sets of
mainline UPRR railroad tracks and the Fountain River. This bridge is a critical transportation
link for the City – connecting the east side of Pueblo with the west side. The western portion of
the structure that crosses the Interstate 25 corridor was completely replaced by CDOT in 1991
(Ref: Str. K-18-BV). The eastern portion of the structure that crosses the Fountain River is a
series of concrete arches that are in reasonably good condition, considering their age. It is the
center section that spans the railroad tracks and adjacent flood plain area that is of concern and
is the basis for this bridge rehabilitation project.
The center section of the bridge is an aging (1928) cast-in-place concrete structure that is
structurally deficient. The recent off-system bridge inspection report prepared by Benesch
assigned a Sufficiency Rating of 48.6 for this structure.
During their inspection last fall, Benesch’s inspectors discovered that the reinforced cast-in-
place concrete support frames have further deteriorated. There is severe concrete spalling of
the columns and beams, exposing highly rusted essential reinforcing steel, which lowered the
sufficiency rating below 50 (48.6) such that this structure is now considered structurally
deficient.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds for the Construction Engineering Design Services will come from Project No.
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HU1401 – 8Street Rehabilitation over Fountain Creek. The City was informed that the
application for grant funds ($280,000.) for the rehabilitation work was approved. A
Contract with CDOT for the Construction Phase is pending.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
Denying this Resolution would result in the City of Pueblo being unable to proceed with
the associated bridge rehabilitation project or accept the Grant.
PROPOSED MOTION:
Motion to approve the Resolution.
Attachments:
Contract for Professional Engineering Services.