STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: June 25, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Dallas Water Utilities Department
EXECUTIVE: Dev Rastogi
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize professional services contracts with six consulting firms to provide construction materials testing services during the installation of capital improvement projects for water and wastewater pipelines, erosion control and storm drainage facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and water treatment and conveyance facilities - Raba Kistner, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $209,473.00, Kleinfelder, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00, UES Professional Solutions 44, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $205,655.00, Terracon Consultants, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00, Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00, and WSP USA, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $253,025.30 - Total not to exceed $1,418,153.30 - Financing: Flood Protection and Storm Drainage Facilities Fund (2012 General Obligation Bond Funds) ($22,000.00), 2024 Certificate of Obligation Fund ($6,000), Flood Protection and Storm Drainage Facilities Fund (2006 General Obligation Bond Funds) ($5,000.00), Flood Control (D) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Funds) ($21,500.00), Storm Drainage Management Capital Construction Fund ($195,500.00), Water Capital Improvement G Fund ($207,564.00), Wastewater Construction Fund ($660,589.30), Water Capital Improvement F Fund ($300,000.00)
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BACKGROUND
This action will authorize six contracts for construction materials testing services for the installation of capital improvements projects, including water and wastewater pipelines, erosion control and storm drainage facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and water treatment and conveyance facilities. Construction materials testing is required to ensure the installation meets project requirements and specifications. Testing services include soil and base material testing, in-place density and compaction testing, aggregate testing, concrete testing, asphaltic concrete testing, coring services, non-destructive testing, and other quality assurance related services as needed.
A total of six firms were selected to perform on-call construction materials testing services based on submitted qualifications and past performance in accordance with the City of Dallas Administrative Directive 4-05 procurement guidelines. The contracts will cover a period of three years and provide necessary testing services for capital improvement projects implemented by Dallas Water Utilities.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Services July 2025
Complete Services July 2028
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
Flood Protection and Storm Drainage Facilities Fund (2006 General Obligation Bond Funds) |
$ 5,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
2024 Certificate of Obligation Fund |
$ 6,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Flood Protection and Storm Drainage Facilities Fund (2012 General Obligation Bond Funds) |
$ 22,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Flood Control (D) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Funds) |
$ 21,500.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Storm Drainage Management Capital Construction Fund |
$ 195,500.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Water Capital Improvement G Fund |
$ 207,564.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Wastewater Construction Fund |
$ 660,589.30 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Water Capital Improvement F Fund |
$ 300,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$1,418,153.30 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Consultant Contract No. Amount
Raba Kistner, Inc. 25-051/052E $ 209,473.00
Kleinfelder, Inc. 25-053E $ 250,000.00
UES Professional Solutions 44, LLC 25-057/058E $ 205,655.00
Terracon Consultants, Inc. 25-060E $ 200,000.00
Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc. 25-061E $ 300,000.00
WSP USA, Inc. 25-064E $ 253,025.30
Total $1,418,153.30
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 |
|
$1,418,153.30 |
Architecture & Engineering |
34.00% |
|
M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
|
36.21% |
36.21% |
$513,582.42 |
|
• This contract exceeds the M/WBE goal. |
|
TSIT Engineering & Consulting, Non-local, BM, 11.08% - Construction Material Testing TexTerra Engineering, Non-local, HM, 10.32% - Construction Material Testing HVJ North Texas-Cheliah Consultants, Inc., LLC Local, BM, 5.99% - Construction Material Testing Project Management Associates, PLLC, Non-local, BM, 4.93% - Construction Material Testing Steel Inspectors of Texas, Local, WF, 2.46% - Construction Material Testing Beyond Engineering & Testing, LLC, Local, PM, 1.41% - Construction Material Testing |
OWNER/EXECUTIVES
Raba Kistner, Inc.
Chris Schultz, PE, PMP, President and CEO
Kleinfelder, Inc.
Joel D. Peters, PE, Sr. Project Manager
UES Professional Solutions 44, LLC
Brian Powell, PE, President
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
M. Gayle Packer, Chief Executive Officer and President
Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc.
Robert P. Nance, President
WSP USA Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc.
Thomas Cincotta, Vice President Texas District
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