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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 19505: CONTRACT WITH ARCENEAUX WILSON & COLE LLC, PHASE I AND PHASE II SURFACE WATE TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS City of �^ �l 4 P.R. No. 19505 jJ 2/7/17 ds iiiiort rthu - Texas INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT-ADMINISTRATION TO: Brian McDougal, City Manager FROM: Jimmie Johnson, PhD., Director of Utility Operations DATE: February 7, 2017 RE: Proposed Resolution No. 19505 Nature of the Request: This is for the design and expansion of the Water Treatment Plant at 1101-H.O. Mills Blvd. The original agreement was approved by City Council in Resolution 14-399. The capacity of the plant will be increased from 20 MGD to 40 MGD. Therefore, there is a need for further professional service oversight to meet the required demands. The new contract will allow the company to provide additional construction phase engineering services through final completion of the project. Staff Analysis, Considerations: None Recommendation: I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 19505 authorizing a contract ending April 30, 2017, between the City of Port Arthur and Arceneaux Wilson & Cole LLC, of Port Arthur, Texas, to provide construction phase engineering services for Phase I and Phase II— Surface Water Treatment Plant Improvements. Bucket Considerations: Based on the work and time remaining to complete the construction, we recommend an increase of$723,000.00 to the project. This fee will cover the additional 212 calendar days recommended for completion of the contract and final project documentation. Pursuant to Resolution No. 12- 597, funding for this project will be charged through a City Account No. 429-1258-532.54-00, and Project No. WSI010. P.R.No. 19505 2/7/17 ds RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND ARCENEAUX WILSON & COLE LLC, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION PHASE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PHASE I AND PHASE II SURFACE WATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS, IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $723,000. ACCOUNT NO. 429-1258-532.54-00, PROJECT NO. WSI010 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur has entered into a contract for Professional Services with Arceneaux Wilson & Cole LLC, of Port Arthur, Texas by Resolution No. 14-399; and, WHEREAS, the original agreement provided for professional services; however, it was necessary to continue to perform engineering services and enter into a contract for continued professional services because the project has not been completed; and, WHEREAS, due to legitimate delays and changes in the extent of the project, the City has determined that it essential to the success of the project for direct supervision through April 30, 2017 by a licensed professional engineer in an amount not to exceed of$723,000 based upon the schedule of fees set forth in the attached contract(Exhibit"A"); NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: THAT, the City Manager of the City of Port Arthur is hereby authorized to execute a Professional Service Contract with Arceneaux Wilson & Cole, LLC., to provide additional construction phase engineering services for Phase I and Phase II Surface Water Treatment Plant Improvements, in substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit"A". THAT, a copy of the caption of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Council. P. R. No. 19505 2/7/17 ds Page 2 of 2 READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of 2017 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Councilmembers: NOES: Derrick Freeman, Mayor ATTEST AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sherri Bellard Valecia Ti o City Secretary City Attorney APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: Brian McDougal Harold Hankins City Manager Comptroller Jimmie Johnson, Ph.D. Assistant City Manager Clifton Williams, CPPB Acting Purchasing Manager Exhibit "A" (WILL BE PRESENTED AT OR BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING)