HomeMy WebLinkAbout13769RESOLUTION NO. 13769
A RESOLUTION AWARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN/CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE
AMOUNT OF $240,673.00 TO NORTHSTAR ENGINEERING
FOR THE ARKANSAS RIVER FLOOD LEVEE MASTER
PLANNING AND DESIGN
WHEREAS, pursuant to RFP for Project No. 17-022, Arkansas River Flood Levee Master
Planning and Design (“Project”) NorthStar Engineering and Surveying, Inc., has been determined
to be the offeror with the most advantageous proposal; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The Agreement for Professional Architectural Services between the City of Pueblo, a
Municipal Corporation, and NorthStar Engineering and Surveying, Inc. of which a copy is
attached hereto and on file at the office of the City Clerk, having been approved as to form by
the City Attorney, is hereby approved.
SECTION 2.
Funds in the amount of $240,673.00 for said professional services shall be paid from
Capital Project PL 1703.
SECTION 3.
The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with the intent of the Resolution and Contract to effectuate the policies and
procedures described therein.
SECTION 4.
The President of the City Council is hereby authorized to execute and deliver said
Agreement on behalf of the City of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, and the City Clerk shall
affix the Seal of the City thereto and attest same.
SECTION 5.
This Resolution shall become effective upon the approval of an Intergovernmental
Agreement (“IGA”) between the City and the Colorado Department of Transportation (“CDOT”),
execution of the IGA by CDOT, and receipt by the City of a Notice to Proceed from CDOT for
said Project.
INTRODUCED September 11, 2017
BY: Ed Brown
City Clerk’s Office Item # M-2
BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED
RESOLUTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
September 11, 2017
TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council
CC: Sam Azad, City Manager
VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk
FROM: Steven Meier, Director of Planning and Community Development
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AWARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
DESIGN/CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $240,673.00 TO
NORTHSTAR ENGINEERING FOR THE ARKANSAS RIVER FLOOD LEVEE
MASTER PLANNING AND DESIGN
SUMMARY:
NorthStar Engineering and Surveying, Inc. has been selected through the RFP process with the
City of Pueblo. NorthStar Engineering and Surveying, Inc. were found to be the most responsive
and lowest bidder to perform the professional services for the Arkansas River Flood Levee
Master Planning and Design.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
City Council approved Ordinance No. 9130 approving a contract between the City of Pueblo and
DOLA, accepting matching grant funds from the Pueblo Conservancy District, transferring funds
from CI 1111, and establishing project number PL 1703.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this Project is to create a Master Plan, Phasing Plan, and Construction
Documents for Phase 1 of the Arkansas River Levee Trail and recreation improvements. The
plan will include an analysis of existing conditions, and will identify potential improvements to
recreation, infrastructure and neighborhood connectivity within the 2.75-mile Arkansas River
Levee Corridor. The second reading of an Ordinance approving an Intergovernmental
Agreement (“IGA”) between the City and the Colorado Department of Transportation (“CDOT”)
related to funding for the Arkansas River Flood Levee Master Planning and Design is scheduled
for September 11, 2017. Upon approval of the IGA, execution of the IGA, and Notice to
Proceed from CDOT, NorthStar Engineering will be authorized to commence work on the
Project.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds in the amount of $240,673.00 shall be paid from Capital Project No. PL1703.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
The City of Pueblo has coordinated with the Pueblo Conservancy District to integrate public
improvements as part of the reconstruction of the Arkansas River Flood Levee. The
Conservancy District has conducted numerous public meetings in preparation for the
reconstruction of the levee, and additional public outreach will be incorporated into this planning
effort.
ALTERNATIVES:
Denial of this Resolution will result in cancellation of the Project.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Resolution.