HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09102013 - C.07RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a Consulting Services Agreement
with ENGEO Incorporated, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for on-call geotechnical engineering services for
the period of August 13, 2013 through January 15, 2016, Countywide.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Work performed under this on-call Consulting Services Agreement is funded by developer fees, and various other
local, state and federal funds for road, flood control, and airport projects.
BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Department is involved in various projects in the County that require geotechnical engineering
services for road, flood control, and airport projects. After a solicitation process, this firm was selected as one of four
firms to provide geotechnical engineering services on an “on-call” basis. The Consultant will augment Public Works
staff on an as-needed basis. They will be used as an extension of Public Works staff during busy times when extra
help is needed or when in-house expertise is not available. This on-call Consulting Services
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/10/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Kevin Emigh,
925-313-2333
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: September 10, 2013
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: STACEY M. BOYD, Deputy
cc:
C. 7
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:September 10, 2013
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Consulting Services Agreement with ENGEO Incorporated, Countywide.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Agreement will be in effect for twenty nine months.
The Consulting Services Agreement limits the Consultant’s liability for damages arising out of its errors or omissions
in providing professional services under the CSA to $3,000,000, the amount stated in the Consultant’s professional
liability insurance policy provided. This is for professional liability and does not limit the Consultant’s responsibility
with regard to general liability claims.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without approval from the Board of Supervisors, there is possible delay in completing projects requiring geotechnical
engineering services. Executing this Consulting Services Agreement will facilitate the process of design and
construction for various Public Works projects requiring geotechnical engineering expertise.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.