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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - May 15, 2019 C-09AGENDA ITEM c-q Crrv or Loor C OuNCu, C OINMUNICATION AGENDA TITLE: MEETING DATE: May 15,2019 PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement for Construction Management Support to Upgrade Mclane Substation with Leidos of Hendersonville, Tenn. ($1 10,640) RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement for construction management support to upgrade Mclane Substation with Leidos of Hendersonville, Tenn., in an amount not to exceed $110,640. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Mclane Substation circuit breakers and relay protection equipment are approximately 40 years old and prone to abrupt failure. On November 1, 2017, the City Council approved a contract with Leidos to design the upgrade of the Mclane Substation. The design is complete and the project is out to bid. EU staff is now proposing to enter into a contract with Leidos to provide construction management support during construction of the project. Pursuant to Lodi Municipal Code, Section 3.20.075, construction management service contracts are exempt from advertising and bidding requirements and shall be awarded on the basis of professional qualifications and experience, quality of service, past performance, and negotiated prices. Leidos has provided a high quality of service during the design phase and is most qualified to answer any design related questions that may arise during the construction phase. Leidos has extensive experience and a proven track record of providing construction management services for similar projects with other electric utilities. This project is in accordance with EU's Strategic Plan whereby EU will design, operate, and maintain the distribution system to ensure reliable electric service. FISGAL IMPACT Not to exceed $110,640 FUNDING AVAILABLE:ncluded in FY 2018/19 CIP (Project No. EUCP-18148) c Deputy City rll al DirectorI lissa Price lnterim Electric Utility Director PREPARED BY: Hasan Shahriar, P.E., Senior Power Engineer APPROVED n S City Manager