Title
Approving the selection of MWM Design Group for professional services associated with design, bidding and construction administration of the 2014 Trail Gap Project and authorizing the City Manager to enter into negotiations regarding a scope of work and fee proposal.
Summary
The City of Pflugerville solicited requests for qualifications from engineering firms to perform design services, bidding and construction administration for the 2014 Trail Gap Project.
This project will fill in trail gap sections identified around the City in accordance with the City’s Trails Master Plan and the 2014 Parks General Obligation Bond.
Preparation of the final construction documents shall include but not be limited to: project design, topographic surveys where required, geotechnical investigation, environmental assessment and environmental clearances, identification of utility conflicts, required utility adjustments and replacements, coordination with utility companies, preliminary and final opinion of probable construction cost, project manual and any other items necessary to successfully construct this project.
Status
City staff received four (4) proposals. A review team made up of Engineering and Parks Department staffs reviewed and scored the proposals. It was determined to prepare a short-list and interview the top three firms. MWM Design Group was selected as the most qualified firm for this project based on the short listed interviews. Please note the interview scoring is not reflected in the intial proposal review and scoring that is attached.
Projected Future City Council Action
A future agenda item will be scheduled to approve the contract for the project. Staff anticipates negotiations to take place in the next month and a contract will be presented for Council review and consideration.
Fiscal Impact
The project is funded from the 2014 General Obligation Bond issuance.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends the selection of MWM Group for the design, bidd...
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