TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to Agreement No. 32027 with Psomas Corporation, to increase the contract amount by $206,400 for professional construction management and inspection services for the Belmont Pool Demolition and related temporary improvements, for a revised, not-to-exceed amount of $831,400, and make any amendments necessary to extend the term, and amend the scope of work within the contract amount. (District 3)
DISCUSSION
On January 4,2011, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute agreements with Psomas Corporation and additional firms for as-needed certified materials testing, inspections, and construction management services for Public Works infrastructure and facility projects. On January 7, 2014, the City Council authorized additional purchasing authority and term extensions for these contracts for various projects unrelated to the Belmont Pool.
On January 13, 2013, the Belmont Pool was temporarily closed to investigate the seismic stability of the building. It was subsequently deemed seismically unsafe in the event of a moderate earthquake, and was closed permanently to protect the safety of the public several weeks later.
On April 15, 2014, the City Council authorized the City Manager to proceed with the design and bidding phase for the proposed demolition and requisite temporary facilities and improvements, and considered Statutory Exemption SE 14-01 to effectuate the demolition in the interest of mitigating potential public safety issues.
Psomas is being recommended to perform the required construction management services based on their expertise with similar projects and their demonstrated performance on recent City projects. Psornas will help ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, that the project is implemented in accordance with the approved construction documents, and that it is completed on schedule and on budget. Due to the unique and complex nature o...
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