HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03312009 - C.03RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 6 to the consulting
services agreement with Ove Arup and Partners California, Ltd. (ARUP) effective March 31, 2009, to increase the
payment limit by $100,000 to a new payment limit of $1,250,990 with no change to the contract dates, to
provide construction and bid support services for the Iron Horse Trail Pedestrian Overcrossing at Treat
Boulevard, Contra Costa Centre area.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no impact to the County General Fund. This contract amendment allows for an additional $100,000 above
the previously approved contract for $1,150,990, to be funded by Redevelopment funds (100%).
BACKGROUND:
On June 10, 2003, the Board approved the design of the pedestrian overcrossing at Treat Boulevard. This project
provides for pedestrian and bicycle safety when crossing the heavily trafficked Treat Boulevard. The bridge will also
link discontinuous sections of the Iron Horse Trail.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/31/2009 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: Jason Chen 925-313-2299
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: March 31, 2009
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Emy L. Sharp, Deputy
cc: M. Epps, Design, L. Mangabay, Finance, J. Kennedy, DCD, Ove Arup via PWD
C. 3
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 31, 2009
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:CSA Amendment: Ove Arup & Partners Calif, Ltd. for the Iron Horse Trail Pedestrian Overcrossing, Contra Costa Centre
area.Project #0662-6R4078
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Arup is the designer of the Iron Horse Trail Pedestrian Overcrossing and has supplied the County with final plans,
specifications, and estimate for the project. During the construction phase of the project, Arup will be asked to
provide construction support services, including but not limited to, consultation and interpretation of the contract
documents, assisting the County in preparing addenda or contract change orders to the plans and specifications,
providing written response to contractor Request for Information, attending construction meetings, and reviewing
shop drawings, and mock-ups.
This amendment provides for the following:
a. Construction support services.
b. Update rate schedule in Apppendix B to allow for the personnel changes in Appendix C.
c. Update key personnel and subconsultant list in Appendix C.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the amendment is not approved, the consultant cannot be paid for the additional required work and the construction
of this project may be delayed.