Report Prepared by: Paul Flores, EIT, Assistant Engineer
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SUBJECT Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Mead & Hunt, Inc., a Wisconsin Corporation to Provide Construction Administration Services for the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport’s Improvement Project CP230073, in a not Exceed Amount of $936,446, Based on the Consultant Hourly Rates Listed Within the Agreement for the Contract Period Ending December 31, 2026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the Professional Service Agreement for Construction Administration Services for the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport’s Improvement Project in the amount of $936,446. The service provided under the agreement will be funded by the projects budget as required through the contract period ending December 31, 2026, at the hourly rates set forth in each respective agreement.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Professional Service Agreement with Mead & Hunt, Inc., a Wisconsin Corporation to provide Construction Administration Services for the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport’s Improvement Project in the amount not to exceed $936,446, for a contract period ending December 31, 2026; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to sign the necessary documents; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff;
2. Approve subject to conditions outlined by Council;
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items;
4. Continue to a future meeting;
5. Deny.
AUTHORITY
City of Merced Charter Section 200, Powers.
DISCUSSION
The Engineering Department is requesting Mead and Hunt, Inc. to provide Construction Administration support throughout the construction phase for the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport’s improvement project. The project calls for the construction of a new 11,000 square-foot airport terminal.
Mead and Hunt, Inc. has been working with City staff to date providing Planning, Engineering and Environmental Services. This included the preparation of the plans, specifications and bid documents.
With the specialized nature of Airport project, the Engineering Department does not have the sufficient expertise to provide all the necessary construction services for Airport Improvement Project to meet the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant guidelines for reporting and documentation. Currently, staff is proposing to approve the agreement with Mead and Hunt, Inc. for Construction Administration services.
The proposed scope of service is attached to the contract.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
Funding for this contract will be allocated from the project budget in CP230073 (MCE Terminal Construction) as needed.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Professional Services Agreement - Mead & Hunt, Inc.