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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/22/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0720
LOG NAME: 20HALFF DRAINAGE AND FLOODPLAIN REVIEW SERVICES
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. in the Amount Not to Exceed $770,000.00 for
Drainage and Floodplain Review Services and Dashboard Maintenance for Fiscal Year 2021 with Two Renewal Options
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize execution of a professional services agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. in the amount Not to
exceed $770,000.00 for drainage and floodplain review and dashboard maintenance services for Fiscal Year 2021 with two renewal options.
DISCUSSION:
The professional services agreement recommended by this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is for drainage and floodplain review
services and dashboard maintenance associated with private development projects. Halff Associates, Inc. will augment staff to reduce the review
time of the drainage and floodplain design component of private development projects.
In June 2015, the Transportation and Public Works Department (TPW), Stormwater Management Division, published a Request for Qualifications
(RFQ) for various technical services associated with drainage engineering, including services to review private development projects for
compliance with the City's drainage and floodplain design standards. Halff Associates, Inc. was selected as one of the qualified engineering
consultants for this service.
Halff Associates, Inc. proposes to perform this work on an on -call, time and materials basis for a fee not to exceed $770,000.00. This contract is
expected to provide 300 to 400 reviews over approximately 12 months, depending on the level of development activity.
Upon completion of this contract, there is no anticipated annual operation cost to the TPW, Stormwater Management Division.
This agreement may be renewed for two additional terms.
M/WBE Office - Halff Associates, Inc. is in compliance with the City's BIDE Ordinance by committing to 15 percent SBE participation on this
project. The City's SBE goal on this project is 15 percent.
The project is located in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget by the City
Council, funds will be available in the Fiscal Year 2021 operating budget, as appropriated, in the Stormwater Utility Fund. Prior to an expenditure
being incurred, the Transportation & Public Works Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office W. Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: William Johnson 7801
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