City of Gonzales
PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: August 1, 2022
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution 2022-56 Authorizing Agreement with MNS for Slurry Seal Project
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2022-56, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Execution of a Consulting Agreement with MNS Engineers to provide construction management and inspection services not to exceed $30,000 for the Slurry Seal Project.
BACKGROUND
At the June 20, 2022 Council meeting, a $380,000 agreement with VSS International for this year’s roadway maintenance project was approved. The contractor will slurry seal numerous city streets over the month-long contract. Slurry seal is a roadway maintenance treatment that involves the application of a mixture of water, asphalt emulsion, aggregate (very small, crushed rock), and additives to an existing pavement surface. Applying a slurry seal protects streets from water penetration, provides a new surface with improved skid resistance and extends the life of the pavement.
Streets in the Canyon Creek, California Breeze and Cipriani Subdivisions are included in the slurry seal contract along with several city streets west of US101.
This report is for approval of an agreement with a MNS Engineers to provide construction management and inspection to assist city staff in overseeing the contractor’s work on the project.
REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Staff issued a Request for Proposals to five consultant firms on the city’s on-call engineering consultant list. Two proposals were received by the July 22 deadline from MNS Engineers and Wallace Group. Both AGENDA
ITEM
8 consultants provided experienced staff and had very good relevant experience. The proposed fee estimated are in this table:
Consultant Estimated Fee
MNS Engineers $28,800
Wallace Group $50, 768
MNS Engineers’ proposal is attached and based on the two submitted proposals, staff recommends the Council authorize a $30,000 consultant agreement with MNS Engineers to provide Construction Management and Inspection Services on the slurry seal contract.
This contract will be funded with a combination of city street funds, assessment district funds, Measure K and RSTP funds from the Transportation Agency for Monterey County.
How Recommendation Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small-town charm.
Explain: Performing maintenance on city streets supports our vision of preserving the city’s infrastructure.
Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment, and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community. X Yes ____ No____ N/A
Explain: Maintaining the city’s street network enhances the community’s quality of life.
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful, and friendly manner to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner. X Yes ____No ____ N/A Explain: See Vision explanation above.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing X Yes No N/A
• Recreation X Yes No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
Explain: See Vision above.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Direct staff to not construction this project
2. Direct staff to re-advertise and re-bid the project
3. Amend or modify staff recommendation.
BUDGET IMPACT
As mentioned, the contract will be funded with a combination of city street funds, assessment district funds, City Measure K contribution and Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) funds from the Transportation Agency for Monterey County.
CONCLUSIONS
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2022-56, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Execution of a Consulting Agreement with MNS Engineers to provide construction management and inspection services not to exceed $30,000 for the Slurry Seal Project.
Attachments:
1. Resolution 2022-56
2. MNS Engineers Proposal