Agenda Item
City Council
Item #: 3.4. 8/8/2023 File #: 23-0470
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. SUBJECT
Agreement with Ninyo and Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants for providing special inspection services to various projects during construction.
2. SUMMARY
The Public Works Water Division has three projects that are about to enter the construction phases.
These projects include structural elements that require special inspections completed by a certified inspection firm in accordance with California Building Code (CBC) Chapter 17. Ninyo and Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants (Ninyo and Moore) was ranked as the top consultant among the three firms that submitted proposals for special inspection services.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the service agreement with Ninyo and Moore in the amount of $63,870 for special inspection services; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
The total expenditure for this agreement is $63,870 and will be funded through the Water Fund (600).
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Provide for a safe community
b: Provide and maintain infrastructure necessary to ensure the safety of the public.
Goal 4: Provide outstanding public service
b: Provide facilities and services to meet customer expectations.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The Public Works Water Division currently has three projects in the construction phase: the equipping of Well 28, the construction of Material Bins at the south Water Yard, and the Emergency Generator Replacement. Besides the general inspection to be provided by City inspectors, special inspections of structural elements are required to be done in accordance with the CBC. The special inspection services must be done by a certified inspection firm hired by the project owner.
Staff has contacted and solicited proposals from three reputable inspection firms. All firms were presented with the project plans, schedule, and list of inspection elements to be done. The proposals City of Orange Printed on 8/2/2023Page 1 of 2
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Item #: 3.4. 8/8/2023 File #: 23-0470
were received as follows:
1. Ninyo and Moore, Irvine $ 63,870
2. Leighton Consulting, Inc, Irvine $126,915
3. Koury Engineering and Testing, Chino $133,196
All proposals were evaluated based on experience, familiarity with similar projects, and proposed fees. Ninyo and Moore was ranked as the top consultant. Therefore, staff recommends that Ninyo and Moore be awarded the contract in the total amount of $63,870. Work is scheduled to begin in September 2023 through March 2025.
7. ATTACHMENTS
· Professional Services Agreement
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