04/23/2013 Resolutions 2013-119 RESOLUTION 2013-119
WHEREAS, on November 16, 2012 the Engineering Division of the Public Works
Department for the City of Grand Island,advertised for Request for Statements of Qualifications for
Consulting Engineering Services Related to Grand Island Eddy Street and Sycamore Street Union
Pacific Railroad Underpass Bridges; and
WHEREAS,on December 6,2012 Statements of Qualifications for such engineering
services were opened and evaluated by Public Works Project Manager Scott Griepenstroh, Street
Superintendent Shannon Callahan, and Interim Public Works Director Terry Brown based on
established criteria; and
WHEREAS,the Statement of Qualifications submitted by Parsons Brinkerhoff,Inc.
of Lincoln, Nebraska received the highest ranking based on the established criteria; and
WHEREAS,such work will consist of performing testing to determine specific deck
distresses resulting from high chloride concentration, corrosion of reinforcing steel, poor concrete
condition, and other structural factors; and
WHEREAS,through negotiations to develop the final scope, it was determined that
a 30 year extension of the useful life for each bridge deck was tenable, and the scope would also
include testing to evaluate the expected service life of the abutment supports and adjacent retaining
walls, and
WHEREAS, the agreement was negotiated for the work to be performed at actual
costs with a maximum amount of$116,959.87, including a fixed fee of$4,860.95, ($82,252.70 for
the four bridges and $34,707.17 for the retaining walls).
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,NEBRASKA,that the agreement with Parsons Brinckerhoff,Inc.
of Lincoln,Nebraska with a maximum amount of$116,959.87 for the evaluation of the bridges and
retaining wall conditions on the Eddy Street and Sycamore Street Union Pacific Railroad Underpass
Bridges is hereby approved.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island,Nebra• a, A aril 23, 2013.
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Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form
April 22,2013 0 Cit rney