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FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: December 20, 1994
SUBJECT: Approve Consulting Service Agreement with PSC Associates Inc. for Geotechnical
Services for the Highland Road Bridge Replacement Project.
Project Nos.: 0662-6R4084-94
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I. Recommended Action:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to execute the Consulting Services
Agreement with PSC Associates Inc. to provide a geotechnical site analysis and recommenda-
tions for the above-referenced project for an amount not to exceed $25,000.
II. Financial lmpact:
The estimated contract cost is $17,000 funded by Highway Bridge Rehabilitation and
Replacement Program (80%) and County Road Funds (20%).
III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background:
The existing Highland Road bridge over Tassajara Creek in the Tassajara Valley is currently in
a deteriorated state requiring regular inspection and maintenance. The bridge has qualified for
replacement under the Federal Highway Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement Program.
The services of a consultant are needed to provide field investigations, laboratory tests, and
conclusions and recommendations regarding soils characteristics related to the reconstruction
of the Highland Road Bridge. PSC Associates Inc. was selected from a group of several firms
solicited to provide these services.
PSC and Associates is a MBA and have declared their intent to meet the County's WBE goals
through the use of subconsultants.
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Continued on Attachment: X SIGNATURE: AAW
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
—APPROVE —OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON DEC 2 0 1994 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED_OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
i/ UNANIMOUS (ABSENT
AYES: NOES:
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
1 hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
BFJlg an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
6130:13020a.t12 Board of G Sup= tke _ehown.
ATTESTED:— ag
Contact: Bill Fernandez 313-2294 PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board
Orig.Div: Public Works(Design Division) of Supervisors and County Administrator
cc: Auditor Controller
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Approve Consulting Service Agreement with PSC Associates Inc. for Geotechnical Services for the
Highland Road Bridge Replacement Project
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December 20, 1994
IV. Consequences of Negative Action:
If the Consulting Services Agreement with PSC Associates Inc. is not approved, design of the
project cannot be completed and the County may lose the federal matching funds.