12/20/2005 Resolutions 2005-353
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2005-352
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island utilizes engineering services for many smaller
projects which can be completed in accordance with the purchase order and price quotes provisions
of the purchasing regulations within the city code; and
WHEREAS, it has become more prevalent that engineering firms require a contract to
proceed with engineering services work despite the size ofthe project; and
WHEREAS, it has been suggested that a general contract with such engineering firms
be approved authorizing the terms of work to be done for various projects, which also allows City
staffto comply with the purchase order and price quote provisions ofthe purchasing regulations; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that Engineering Services Agreements be entered into
with Black & Veatch of Kansas City, Missouri and with Sargent & Lundy of Chicago, Illinois to
facilitate the projects while still complying with the city code to obtain competitive pricing for the
smaller engineering service needs; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Engineering Services Agreements to perform engineering
services work have been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney's office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Engineering Services Agreements with Black
& Veatch of Kansas City, Missouri, and with Sargent & Lundy of Chicago, Illinois for engineering
consulting work on various city utility projects is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such agreements on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, December 20,2005.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form tt ORb.)
December 15,2005 tt City Attorney