Title
Resolution to Approve a Consulting Services Agreement with Nichol Consulting Engineers for the Design of the Annual Street Paving 2021-2023, Project No. 2022.0050 for an Amount Not to Exceed $1,065,000; to Authorize Individual Agreement Amendments Up to 10% ($106,500); and to Authorize Cumulative Agreement Amendments Up to 25% ($266,250)
Staffreport
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This action will approve a Consulting Services Agreement (CSA) with Nichol Consulting Engineers (NCE) for the civil engineering design of the Annual Street Paving 2021-2023, consisting of 88 street segments dispersed throughout the City.
Staff recommends the following actions:
* Authorize the City Manager to execute a CSA with NCE for $1,065,000 for the subject project;
* Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and approve individual agreement amendments up to 10% ($106,500) of the original agreement amount; and
* Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and approve cumulative agreement amendments up to 25% ($266,250) of the original agreement amount.
BACKGROUND
Streets are a critical component of the City's infrastructure, and their condition is an important factor in the quality of life for residents and the vitality of local businesses. Good pavement conditions increase the efficiency of transporting goods, improve bicycle safety, and make walking more appealing. Each day, residents are dependent on safe, reliable local streets and roads to begin and end their daily commutes. Police, fire, and emergency medical services all rely on safe and reliable roads to respond quickly to calls for service.
Improving the City's average Pavement Condition Index (PCI) has been of high priority to the residents and City Council. On November 4, 2014, voters in Alameda County passed Measure BB tax measures with the goal of improving local roadways as one of their main objectives. In addition, voters in San Leandro passed Measure HH tax measures as a guaranteed funding source for essential Ci...
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