Report Prepared by: Joel Svendsen, Associate Engineer, Engineering Division
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SUBJECT: Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Galvin Preservation Associates, Doing Business as GPA Consulting in the Amount of $67,463.87 for Environmental Services Related to Project No. 117054 (Cherokee & Black Rascal Creek Culvert)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing an agreement for professional services with Galvin Preservation Associates, doing business as GPA Consulting in the amount of $67,463.87 for environmental services related to the Cherokee & Black Rascal Creek Culvert Project, Project No. 117054.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving an agreement for professional services with GPA Consulting in the amount of $67,463.87 for environmental services for the Cherokee & Black Rascal Creek Culvert Project; and authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve the agreement with GPA Consulting as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to modifications as conditioned by City Council; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
4. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200, et seq.
Services with an estimated value greater than $31,000 are made by written contract in accordance with Merced Municipal Code, Title 3 - Revenue and Finance, Chapter 3.04.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2018-19 Adopted Budget.
DESCRIPTION
The work to be done consists, in general of replacing approximately195' of an old deteriorating poured in place pipe culvert. Two existing 30" storm drainpipes connect to the east end of the culvert as well as an irrigation drain. The new culvert will be in the same location as the existing one. A new headwall structure surrounded by concrete riprap will be placed at the east end of the new culvert in which the two storm drainpipes and irrigation line will be reconnected. We will also be ...
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