FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering
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HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX SITE PREPARATION, PROJECT NO. P1-128C
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION:
A. Approve a Professional Construction Services Agreement with HDR, Inc. to provide construction support services for Headquarters Complex Site Preparation, Project No. P1-128C, for a total amount not to exceed $178,000; and
B. Approve a contingency of $17,800 (10%).
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BACKGROUND
The Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District) is replacing the existing Administration Building and other buildings at Plant No. 1 with a new Headquarters Building north of Ellis Avenue across from Plant No. 1.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
* Ensure the public's money is wisely spent
* Comply with California Government Code Section 4526 to engage the best qualified firm "on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications" and negotiate fair and reasonable fees"
PROBLEM
Existing buildings on the site north of Ellis Avenue need to be demolished for construction of the Headquarters Complex. The main construction project will take longer to complete if these buildings are not demolished in advance.
This project requires the design consultant to provide as-needed services during construction including submittal review, responding to Contractor's requests for information, reviewing construction change orders, participating in meetings, site visits, and preparing record drawings.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Award a Professional Construction Services Agreement for Headquarters Complex Site Preparation, Project No. P1-128C, with the design consultant HDR, Inc.
TIMING CONCERNS
Engineering support services will be required at the start of construction. Construction is anticipated to start in July 2020.
RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT TAKING ACTION
The engineering support services needed to facilitate and review construction activities would...
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