FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering
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HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX AT PLANT NO. 1, CONTRACT NO. P1-128A
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
A. Approve a Professional Construction Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. to provide construction support services for Headquarters Complex at Plant No. 1, Contract No. P1-128A, for an amount not to exceed $4,900,000; and
B. Approve a contingency of $490,000 (10%).
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BACKGROUND
HDR Engineering, Inc. was selected as part of a competitive, qualifications-based solicitation process to design Headquarters Complex, Project No. P1-128. At the time of the solicitation, the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) documented its intent to award a subsequent agreement to the design consultant for continuation of engineering services during construction.
This project will construct a new three-story, 110,000 square foot office building on the north side of Ellis Avenue to house administrative, engineering, resource protection, and environmental compliance staff. The work includes new parking and a pedestrian bridge connecting the building to Plant No. 1.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
* Comply with California Government Code ?4526: engage the best qualified firm "on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications" and "negotiate fair and reasonable fees"
* Provide a safe and collegial workplace
PROBLEM
This project requires the design consultant to provide as-needed services during construction including submittal review, responding to the Contractor's requests for information, reviewing construction change orders, building commissioning, participating in meetings, attending site visits, and preparing record drawings.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Award a Professional Construction Support Services Agreement with the design consultant HDR Engineering, Inc., to provid...
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