Agenda - Public Works Committee - 01/18/2011

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Public Works Committee Item #: 5. 11. Date: 01/18/2011 Information Title: Consider Award of a Contract for Engineering Services to Perform the City's Required Annual Bridge Inspections and Rreporting. Background: It has recently come to the our attention that the City's Team Leader bridge inspection certification has expired, or is no longer valid due to the recent loss of our staff liaison. We are currently working through the process to come into compliance with the required state inspections and certifications of the 4 bridges within our jurisdiction, but it will take some time to resolve this matter. In the short term we are requesting approval to consult these services for the 2011 calendar year, with the intention of securing the required certifications prior to 2012. Staff has solicited proposals from 3 engineering firms, and contacted Anoka County to gauge their interest in performing the City's inspections for 2011 since they have the appropriate certified staff members. Of the 3 firms contacted only 1 had the appropriate certifications to perform the required inspections, but from those points of contact another firm was recommended as having performed those services for them as a subconsultant. Anoka County stated that they could not assist the City at this time because it is not a service they perform for other municipalities within their jurisdiction, and they had concerns with work load and liability issues. Attached are 2 proposals that staff has received related to this matter. References are being verified at the present time and additional information will be available at the PW Committee meeting for discussion and consideration. Notification: Observations: This item is on the Public Works agenda for consideration as these inspections need to be completed, and the appropriate reporting finalized by mid- Feruary. It is anticipated that it will be forwarded for Council consideration at the next available meeting on January 25th. Funding Source: Funding is proposed to come from the engineering department's miscellaneous professional services budget. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the award of an engineering services contract to perform the City's required bridge inspections for 2011. Committee Action: Motion to recommend to the City Council award of a contract for engineering services to perform the City's required bridge inspections for 2011. Erickson proposal Kimley Horn proposal Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Brian Olson Brian Olson 01/13/2011 11:44 AM