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Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PW21-017 and award a contract to WSP USA, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, for the Shoemaker Replacement Bridge Project Value Analysis Study, in the amount of $137,513, with a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $13,752, for a total contract amount not to exceed $151,264, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for an additional one-year period; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments. (Districts 1,2)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with WSP USA, Inc. (WSP), for the Shoemaker Bridge Replacement Project (Project) Value Analysis (VA) study to meet federal regulatory requirements on federally-aided projects greater than $50 million on the National Highway System or on bridge projects over $40 million. Though the Shoemaker Bridge is not located on the National Highway System, the bridge project cost is anticipated to be over $40 million. It is anticipated that funding for the Project will be covered by multiple funding sources including, but not limited to, County, State and federal funds.
VA is a function-oriented and systematic team approach used to analyze and improve value in a project, product, or process. It is a methodology for solving problems and potentially reducing costs while improving performance and quality.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) was advertised in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on January 29, 2021, and 54 potential proposers specializing in value analysis services were notified of the RFP opportunity. Of those proposers, 52 downloaded the RFP via the City’s electronic bid system. The RFP document was made available from the Purchasing Division, located on the sixth floor of City Hall, and the Division’s website at www.longbeach.gov/purchasing
. An RFP announcement was also included in the Purchasing Divisio...
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