CITY COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Department(s):
Public Works
CEQA:
Not a Project, File No. PP17-002,
Consultant services for design,
study, inspection, or other
professional services with no
commitment to future action; and
File No. PP17-003, Agreements/
Contracts (New or Amended)
resulting in no physical changes to
the environment.
Coordination:
CAO, CMO -
Budget Office
Dept. Approval:
/s/
Matt Cano
Council District(s):
Citywide
CMO Approval:
12/20/21
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO MASTER CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH DAVID J.
POWERS & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING
SERVICES FOR CITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the First Amendment to the Master Consultant Agreement with David J. Powers & Associates, Inc. (Consultant) for environmental consulting services for various infrastructure improvement projects, by extending the term of the agreement from January 31, 2022 to January 31, 2029, with no increase to the maximum compensation.
BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
On March 7, 2017, City Council approved a consultant agreement with David J. Powers Associates, Inc.in the amount of $1,000,000 to provide environmental consulting services for various infrastructure improvement projects. The original term was through January 31, 2022.
The Consultant is providing environmental consulting services for various City’s capital improvement projects, including the biological monitoring for the two outfall rehabilitation projects: (a) 7699 - Citywide Outfall Rehabilitation - Six Outfalls, and (b) 7700 - Autumn Parkway Outfall 67F & 509 Rehabilitation.
Biological monitoring service for construction projects usually is required for up to five years beyond the completion of the construction. Work related to these two projects will continue into 2023.
City Council approval of the First Amendment to the Master Consultant Agreement with Consultant will allow the City to continue using Consultant’s environmental consulting services that are necessary to complete the two outfall rehabilitation projects and for future infrastructure improvement projects with no increase in budget.
Climate Smart San Jose:
The recommendation in this memo has no effect on Climate Smart San José energy, water, or mobility goals.
Commission Recommendation/Input:
No commission recommendation or input is associated with this action.
COST AND FUNDING SOURCE:
The First Amendment to the Consultant Agreement with David J. Powers Associates, Inc. has no cost implication.
FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT: Mathew Nguyen Deputy, Director of Public Works, (408) 535-8384 53588830
COUNCIL AGENDA: 01/11/22
FILE: 21-2644
ITEM: 2.13