HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0062) M&C 20-0088City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 02/18/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0088
LOG NAME: 20FEMA CTP DEWBERRY
SUBJECT
Authorize Execution of a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Dewberry Engineers, Inc., in an Amount not to Exceed $543,800.00
for City of Fort Worth Mapping Activity Statement (MAS) #3 for FEMA Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Grant (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize execution of an Agreement with Dewberry Engineers, Inc.(Dewberry) in the amount of
$543,800.00 for City of Fort Worth Mapping Activity Statement (MAS) #3 for FEMA Cooperating Technical Partners Grant (City Project No.
100394)
DISCUSSION:
The contract recommended by this Mayor and Council Communication will be used to update Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and other flood
hazard awareness products through the Cooperating Technical Partner (CTP) program with the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA). This work will be primarily funded by FEMA through a CTP Mapping Services Grant, with cash and in -kind services provided for the
necessary local match portion.
RFQ's were published in August 2017 for professional services related to the CTP grant projects to be completed in compliance with recently -
updated FEMA procurement regulations. Dewberry was identified as the most qualified responder for the CTP services specified. Dewberry
proposes to perform the services identified in the grant application for a lump sum fee of $543,800.00. Staff has determined the proposed fees to
be reasonable for the scopes of services required.
City Council approved the application for the grant from FEMA in the amount up to $528,800.00 through M&C C-27420. Acceptance of the grant
and final funding commitments were authorized by City Council through M&C C-27529. The final project includes $528,800.00 in grant funds from
FEMA, an appropriation ordinance transferring $15,000.00 in cash from the Stormwater Utility Fund to the Grant Fund, and $326,300.00 of in -kind
services. The total available funding for this project is $870,100.00.
Compliance with the City's Business Diversity Enterprise (BDE) Ordinance has been achieved by the following method: Dewberry Engineers Inc.
is in compliance with the City's BIDE Ordinance by committing to 11 % SBE participation on this project. The City's SBE goal on this project is
10%.
This program serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation funds are available in the current operating budget, as
appropriated, in the Grants Operating Federal Fund. Prior to any expenditure being incurred, the Transportation & Public Works Department has
the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: William Johnson 7801
Additional Information Contact: Monte Hall 8662