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Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Aliquot Associates, Inc. of Walnut Creek, California for $301,148.00, and authorizing a total design budget of $346,320.00 for the Complete Streets Improvements Project (Project No. st2401).
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WHEREAS, the Complete Streets Improvements Project (“Project”) aims to implement improvements that have been identified through recommendations from the City’s Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC), Ponderosa Elementary Walk Audit Report, and City Staff; and
WHEREAS, fifteen (15) site locations have been identified based on project type and urgency to create a cohesive project; and
WHEREAS, the Project requires expert consulting services for the engineering, design, construction, and related other services; and
WHEREAS, staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for engineering design services to complete PS&E bid package for the Complete Streets Improvements Project on May 2, 2024, on the SSF E-Procurement, OpenGov website; and
WHEREAS, final bid proposals in response to the RFP were received on the due date of May 29, 2024 from seven (7) well-qualified, and multi-disciplinary professional consulting teams offering comprehensive services required for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the selection of consulting services is not based on the lowest bidder, but on the firm’s qualifications, expertise, and experience; and
WHEREAS, the proposal review panel has determined that Aliquot Associates, Inc. of Walnut Creek, California and its team of sub-consultants are qualified and have extensive relevant experience, including design of similar improvement projects, and have presented the most qualified and experienced team for the City’s project; and
WHEREAS, the estimated project design budget includes: $301,148.00 - Consultant Fee; and $45,172.00 - Consultant Contingency (15%); and
WHEREAS, the design phase of the project would be funded by Citywide Traffic Impact Fees funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the consulting services agreement in substantially the same form as Exhibit A, and any other related documents on behalf of the City upon timely execution by Aliquot Associates, Inc. of a signed contract and all other documents, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco authorizes the City Manager to take any other related actions consistent with the intention of this resolution, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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