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Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFQ AP19-133 and award contracts to Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Science Consultants, of Irvine, CA and Twining, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for as-needed construction materials testing and inspection services for various development projects at Long Beach Airport, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $2,300,000, 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 contracts, including any necessary amendments. (District 5)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into contracts with Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Science Consultants and Twining, Inc., for construction materials testing and inspection services at the Long Beach Airport (Airport).
The City of Long Beach (City) has typically contracted for as-needed construction material testings and inspection services with firms that have specialized expertise and equipment beyond existing City staff capability. A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process was conducted to secure these services in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and requirements. The requested contracts are based on anticipated projects identified in the RFQ including, but not limited to: Taxiway B (future Taxiway E) Construction, Taxiway L Reconstruction, Taxiway D Rehabilitation, Phase II Terminal Area Improvements (Phase II), and other as-needed miscellaneous landside projects.
The RFQ was advertised in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on October 5, 2019, and 4,713 potential firms specializing in engineering services were notified of the RFQ opportunity. Of those potential firms, 67 downloaded the RFQ via the City’s electronic bid system. The RFQ documents were made available from the Purchasing Division, located on the sixth floor of City Hall, and ...
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