Report Prepared by: Laura Ivancich, Management Analyst, Engineering Department
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SUBJECT: Approval of a Design Professional Services Agreement with Kitchell Corporation, for Construction Management Services for Project CP090007 - Fire Station 56 in the Amount of $676,190
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a three-year design professional services agreement for Construction Management services for Fire Station 56 with Kitchell Corporation in the amount of $676,190.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Design Professional Services Agreement with Kitchell Corporation, for Construction Management Services for Project CP090007 - Fire Station 56 in the amount of $676,190; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommend by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to modifications as conditioned by Council; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer back to Staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by Council; or,
5. Continue item to a Council future meeting.
AUTHORITY
City of Merced Charter, Section 200 - Powers.
Merced Municipal Code (MMC) Section 3.04 - Purchasing System.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the FY 2025/2026 adopted budget.
DISCUSSION
Background
On January 3, 2012, the City Council adopted the Merced Vision 2030 General Plan. Chapter 5 - Public Services and Facilities (amended in May 2017) of the plan states that "The location of fire facilities is a critical factor in providing adequate fire protection to the citizens of Merced. The time and distance that must be traveled to the scene of an emergency can determine whether fire suppression efforts will be successful." The plan identifies that there are five (5) city fire stations strategically located in Merced and that the department's call volume continues to increase. A sixth fire station is planned to be built in the general location of Bellevue Ranch.
Furthermore, t...
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