STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: June 26, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 3, 7, 13
DEPARTMENT: Water Utilities Department
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a professional services contract with O’Brien Engineering, Inc. to provide engineering services for storm drainage and erosion control improvements at three locations (list attached to the Agenda Information Sheet) - Not to exceed $512,048.00 - Financing: 2024 Certificate of Obligation Fund
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BACKGROUND
This action will authorize a professional services contract with O’Brien Engineering, Inc. for the evaluation and design of storm drainage and erosion control improvements at three locations. Dallas Water Utilities has identified various locations in the City of Dallas impacted by streambank erosion and flooding. Engineering evaluations and design improvements will be completed under this contract for streambank stabilization, erosion control and slope protection at 3106 Dorrington Circle and the University Hills Bridge at Ricketts Branch. In addition, engineering services will be provided to address flooding issues attributed to existing inadequate storm drainage infrastructure at the Mid Pines Drive and Sonnet Drive intersection, including storm drainage improvements from the intersection of Mid Pines Drive and Sonnet Drive to the intersection of Flair Drive and Cromwell Drive.
The services provided for this contract include project management, topographic and boundary surveys, easement document preparation, environmental permitting, subsurface utility exploration, geotechnical investigations, structural analysis, drainage studies including hydraulic analysis, and development of conceptual and final construction plans and special specifications.
The consulting firm for this project was selected following a qualifications-based selection process in accordance with City of Dallas Administrative Directive 4-05 procurement guidelines.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Design July 2024
Complete Design July 2025
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
|
2024 Certificate of Obligation Fund |
$512,048.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Council District Amount
3 $115,755.00
7 $ 85,344.00
13 $310,949.00
Total $512,048.00
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Policy adopted on September 23, 2020, by Resolution No. 20-1430, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
|
Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
M/WBE Goal |
|
$512,048.00 |
Architecture & Engineering |
34.00% |
|
M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
|
34.00% |
34.00% |
$174,096.00 |
|
• This contract meets the M/WBE goal. |
|
• O’Brien Engineering, Inc. - Local; Workforce - 82.00% Local |
OWNER
O’Brien Engineering, Inc.
Norman James (Jim) O’Brien, Owner
MAPS
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