Administration - Dan Schluender, City Engineer
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Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to Enter into a Contract with WSB Engineering for Professional Engineering Services for the Public Works Drainage Improvements, Improvement Project No. 22-50
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Executive Summary
Council is requested to approve a contract for professional engineering services for the design, bid, construction surveying and staking, and construction administration for the Public Works Drainage Improvements, Improvement Project No. 22-50.
Background
The Engineering Department has identified the need for drainage improvements at public works. In 2021, the city contracted WSB Engineering to complete a study on potential drainage improvements at the main public works building and the Xylite Street public works site. A Drainage Improvements Summary report was prepared as part of this study which identified permanent improvements at the main public works building and temporary improvements at the Xylite Street site.
The permanent improvements at the main public works building include converting an existing storage bay into a sediment accumulation area, adding a new storage bay, and expanding the parking lot. The temporary improvements at Xylite Street include installing perimeter control at the existing curb cuts in the lot which will prevent polluted runoff from exiting the site.
These improvements are necessary to bring the city of Blaine’s public works facilities into compliance with the newly updated MS4 permit. Currently, these sites are in violation of the MS4 permit.
The scope of the original contract with WSB did not include any engineering design work or construction administration work. WSB Engineering are a part of the Council Approved Engineering Consultant Pool. Staff requested a letter of proposal from WSB Engineering for design and construction administration services for the both the permanent improvements at the main public works site and the temporary improvements at the Xylite Street site. WSB Engineering has provided the requested letter of proposal for the drainage improvements at public works.
Staff has reviewed the proposal, compared it with previous proposals for similar projects, and determined that the fees are justified and reasonable. If the City Council authorizes the contract, a kick-off meeting will be held the week of February 28th to begin preparation of design of the project. Plans and Specifications would be brought for Council Approval in May.
Strategic Plan Relationship
This project aligns with the City’s strategic plan goal for providing a Well-maintained Infrastructure.
Board/Commission Review
Not required.
Financial Impact
Sufficient funds are available and have been appropriated for this project in the approved 2022 Stormwater budget. The design and construction services contract with WSB Engineering is for an amount of $54,250. The total budget for this project is $260,000.
Public Outreach/Input
Not required.
Staff Recommendation
By motion, authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract with WSB Engineering in the amount of $54,250 for professional engineering services including design, bid, construction surveying and staking, and construction administration for the Public Works Drainage Improvements, Improvement Project No. 22-50.
Attachment List
Letter of Proposal