Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE ON CALL CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH JOHN M. CRUIKSHANK CONSULTANTS INC., TO PROVIDE ON-CALL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO THE ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
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I. SUMMARY
The City of Carson retains the services of On-Call Engineering firm, John M. Cruikshank Consultants Inc. (JMC2), to assist the Public Works Department in developing the necessary plans, specifications and estimates for the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. The existing contract with JMC2 to provide professional services has an amount not-to-exceed $850,000 with the term ending June 30, 2024.
The Department Director has reviewed the number of potential projects and the need for professional services through the end of the fiscal year. It was concluded that the existing amount budgeted for JMC2 is insufficient to meet the resource needs and timetable of projects, particularly for Project No. 1490: Dominguez Channel Bike Path Phase I, and Project No. 1600: Dominguez Channel Bike Path Phase II due to re-alignment and scope of work changes per City and LA County requirements. Staff is requesting additional allocations to allow the City to utilize their services to remain timely with the design completion and grant obligations.
The recommendations, if adopted, would amend contract provisions for JMC2 to increase the total compensation from $850,000 to $950,000, and extend the term by one (1) additional year until June 30, 2025.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE the formal bidding procedures as defined by the Carson Municipal Code pursuant to the Carson Municipal Code Sections 2611(e) (sole source purchasing).
2. APPROVE Amendment No. 7 to the On-Call Consultant Agreement with JMC2 to provide On-Call Engineering Professional Services increasing the not-to-exceed amount from $850,000.00 to $9...
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