Department: Flood Control District
Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen, Ph.D., P.E., Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Negotiation
Project ID (if applicable): K600-01-00-X016
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Aviles Engineering Corporation
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
title
Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with Aviles Engineering Corporation to provide materials engineering and testing services in support of the Inverness Forest Levee modifications project at HCFCD Unit K600-01-00. (Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID Z-04, Project ID K600-01-00-X016, Precinct 1).
end
Background and Discussion:
This is a request to authorize negotiation for an agreement that will provide Construction Materials and Geotechnical tasks for quality assurance testing services during construction to provide confirmation that the levee modifications performed in this project meet the requirements of the project plans and specifications for the Inverness Forest Levee Modifications. This is a maintenance project, and the prioritization framework quartile is not applicable.
Expected Impact:
Materials engineering and testing services under this agreement will provide essential assurance, ensuring that soils and construction materials meet specified standards and performance criteria, ultimately leading to enhanced structural integrity and longevity while reducing risks and costs associated with earthen and material failures. This assurance will help ensure that flood levee modifications are constructed properly.
Alternative Options:
The alternative to approving this item would be to accept the Contractors data regarding the construction, which would result in no independent confirmation that the work performed.
Alignment ...
Click here for full text