TITLE
Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PW21-105 and award a contract to Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc., of Fountain Valley, CA, for engineering consulting services on the Long Beach Flood Control Resiliency Improvement for Storm Water Pump Stations and Storm Drain Projects, in a total amount not to exceed $1,941,150, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Districts 1,2,3,4,5,6,7)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering (PACE), Inc., of Fountain Valley, CA, to provide consultant design services for the Long Beach Flood Control Resiliency Improvement for Storm Water Pump Stations and Storm Drain Projects (Project).
As a result of the 2017 Winter storms, the City of Long Beach (City) received a high volume of issue-related calls concerning flooding throughout Long Beach. The storm event impacted various residential and business areas, impeded traffic flow on the I-710 freeway, and caused significant property damage and economic impacts to businesses in the city. In response, the City applied and was approved for a Federal Grant funded by the Economic Development Agency (EDA) to complete this Project, which includes seven pump station and seven storm drain projects located in critical flood areas throughout the city (Attachment A - Vicinity Map). The Project will ensure the preservation of neighborhoods and businesses in Long Beach.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) was advertised in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on May 4, 2022 and May 20, 2022, and 788 potential firms specializing in consultant design services were notified of the RFP opportunity. Of those firms, 38 downloaded the RFP via the City's electronic bid system. The...
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