Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RC
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 240167
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Michael Baker International, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 20%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with Michael Baker International, Inc. for professional engineering, support services, and construction phase services for channel improvements, stormwater detention basin, and bridge replacements for the Flood Control District, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree to an executable contract (240167), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%.
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Background and Discussion: This is a request to authorize negotiation for an agreement that will provide final design, bidding and construction phase services for C147-00-00 Channel Improvements, Stormwater Detention Basin, and Bridge Replacements - Phases 1B, 1C, 2 & 3.
Expected Impact: The project seeks to reduce flood risks and strengthen resiliency in the Sims Bayou watershed by reducing the overall water surface elevation (WSEL) by 2.8 feet based on a 100-year storm event. This also includes removal of 164 structures, 4.15 miles of roadway and 70 acres from the floodplain area.
Alternative Options: The alternative to approving this item would be select another firm, which would result in significant delays in completing this project.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
X Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior C...
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