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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14714 RESOLUTION NO. 14714 A RESOLUTION AWARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $69,921 TO SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON, INC. A COLORADO CORPORATION, FOR PROJECT NO. 21-053 ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR MEL HARMON DRIVE BRIDGE OVERLAY PROJECT NO. HU1802 AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE SAME WHEREAS, proposals for Project No. 21-053 Engineering Design services for engineering consulting services for Mel Harmon Dr. Bridge Rehabilitation, have been received and examined; WHEREAS, the proposal of Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc., of Pueblo, Colorado was determined to be the most advantageous to the City, and in the best interest of the City, based on the evaluation factors set forth in the Request for Proposals; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. City Council authorizes Project No. 21-053 Engineering Design services for the Mel Harmon Dr. Bridge Rehabilitation to be performed, and contract for said project is hereby awarded to Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc., of Pueblo, Colorado, in the amount of $69,921.00. SECTION 2. Funds for said Agreement shall be HU1802 – Mel Harmon Drive Bridge Overlay and Rehabilitation. SECTION 3. The Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to execute said contract on behalf of Pueblo, Colorado Municipal Corporation, and the City Clerk shall affix the seal of the City thereto and attest the same. SECTION 4. The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with this Resolution to implement the policies and procedures described herein. SECTION 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval. INTRODUCED September 27, 2021 BY: Ed Brown MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: DEPUTY CITY CLERK City Clerk’s Office Item # M-3 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 27, 2021 TO: President Lawrence W. Atencio and Members of City Council CC: Nicholas A. Gradisar, Mayor VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk FROM: Andrew E. Hayes, P.E., Director of Public Works SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AWARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $69,921 TO SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON, INC. A COLORADO CORPORATION, FOR PROJECT NO. 21-053 ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR MEL HARMON DRIVE BRIDGE OVERLAY PROJECT NO. HU1802 AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE SAME SUMMARY: This Resolution awards an Agreement for Professional Design Services to Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. for engineering design services for improvements to the Mel Harmon Bridge. SEH, Inc was determined to be the most responsible bidder and will be awarded a contract in the amount of $69,921.00. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Ordinance 9618, dated December 23, 2019, approved an agreement with CDOT, accept grant funds from FHWA, and appropriating those funds into finance project account No. HU1802 – Mel Harmon Drive Bridge Overlay and Rehabilitation. Ordinance 9205, dated November 27, 2017, adopted the City of Pueblo 2018 Budget, which budgeted $150,000 for Mel Harmon Drive Bridge Overlay and Rehabilitation project (HU1802). Ordinance 9373, dated November 26, 2018, adopted the City of Pueblo 2019 Budget, which budgeted an additional $300,000 for the same project. BACKGROUND: The Mel Harmon Drive Bridge was constructed in 1976. It spans Pueblo Mall Drive and Union Pacific Railroad tracks. Recent bridge inspection reports have recommended that rehabilitation shall include the following tasks to preserve the structure: Resurface the bridge deck, address settlement issues/mud jack slope pavement; remove and replace noncompliant bridge railing, modify approach rails, remove and replace damaged curb and gutter and sidewalk, remove vegetation, etc. In 2018, the City was awarded a grant from the FHWA in the amount of $418,701 to aid in the rehabilitation of this bridge. In August 2021, the City of Pueblo solicited Requests for Proposals (RFP 21-053) for engineering consulting services for Mel Harmon Dr. Bridge Rehabilitation. Two (2) civil engineering firms provided a proposal for the work. City Staff provided evaluations of the proposals using fee schedule, statement of qualifications, project approach and time frame evaluation criteria. Upon compilation of staff evaluations, SEH, Inc was then chosen as the most responsible bidder. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Funding in the amount of $69,921 will be paid from HU1802 – Mel Harmon Drive Bridge Overlay and Rehabilitation. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Not Applicable to this Resolution. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: Not Applicable to this Resolution. ALTERNATIVES: Denial of this Resolution will result in the City being unable to proceed Mel Harmon Dr Bridge rehabilitation. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Resolution. Attachments: Proposed Resolution Agreement for Professional Services