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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute agreements for as-needed certified materials testing and inspection, and construction management services for Public Works infrastructure and facility projects with Kleinfelder West Inc., Ninyo and Moore Corp., Group Delta Consultants Inc., Psomas Corp., Twining Inc., Totum Corp., Ghirardelli Associates Inc., and Willdan Engineering, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $8,000,000 over a three-year term; and to execute subsequent amendments to the agreements, relative to extending the term for up to two additional one-year terms, and authorize additional services, if required, within the provisions of the agreements, all without exceeding the three-year aggregate amount. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
In the early 1980’s, the City eliminated its in-house materials testing lab and associated technician and specialty inspection classifications. Since then, the City has used professional firms on an as-needed basis to provide certified materials testing and inspection for capital projects related to building and infrastructure improvements. These as-needed services have generally included concrete, masonry, aggregates, asphalt, soils, metals, fireproofing, and environmental sampling and testing. These activities are conducted in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) standards, and other general laboratory materials tests and quality control standards that require material testing and inspectors who are certified for these specialties. Additionally, as-needed inspection by professional special deputy inspectors for City facilities are now required by current building codes.
Existing as-needed contracts related to these specialized professional services have expired or will expire shortly. Since these services will be needed for projects being undertaken or planned by the Redevelopment Agency, Gas and Oil Department, Parks, Recreation and ...
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