STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: September 23, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an engineering services contract with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. to develop a Bridge Management Program in support of the Infrastructure Management Plan consisting of reviewing bridge data, programming and modifications to the bridge database, review of existing bridge conditions, development of repair costs for selected bridges, and development of a list of bridges to receive design and repairs in later phases of the Bridge Management Program - Not to exceed $226,611.00 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. which is located in Northbrook, Illinois, has an office at 6363 North Highway 161, Suite 550, Irving, Texas 75038.
This action will authorize an engineering services contract with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. to develop a Bridge Management Program in support of the Infrastructure Management Plan (IMP) consisting of reviewing bridge data, programming and modifications to the bridge database, review of existing bridge conditions, development of repair costs for selected bridges, and development of a list of bridges to receive design and repairs in later phases of the Bridge Management Program.
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. will use the Texas Department of Transportation bridge inspections for the City of Dallas to develop a rolling five-year bridge maintenance program. This program will be based on annual appropriations as identified in the IMP. Bridges within the City of Dallas will be evaluated and ranked based on safety considerations, of the deck, superstructure and substructure. Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc will also provide design and construction support services on minor bridge repair projects as needed.
This contract is renewable on an annual basis and subject to annual appropriations through September 2025. This contract will be funded using the Bridge Maintenance fund identified in the IMP and approved as a part of the annual budget process.
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. was selected as the most qualified proposer of the six proposers as a result of a qualifications-based selection process in accordance with the City of Dallas Procurement guidelines.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Services September 2020
Complete Services September 2025
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2020 |
FY 2021 |
FY 2022 |
Future Years |
|
General Fund |
$226,611.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Plan adopted on October 22, 2008, by Resolution No. 08-2826, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
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Contract Amount |
Category |
M/WBE Goal |
M/WBE % |
M/WBE $ |
|
$226,611.00 |
Architectural & Engineering |
25.66% |
26.23% |
$59,444.00 |
|
• This contract exceeds the M/WBE goal. |
|
• Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. - Dallas County; Workforce - 0.64% Local |
OWNER
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
William Nugent, President and Chief Executive Officer
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