Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: Engineering Services
CM/ ACM: Todd Hileman
Date: June 12, 2017
SUBJECT
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Consider recommending approval of a Professional Services Agreement for Architect or Engineer between the City of Denton and Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, L.L.P. in the amount of $229,492.00 for Engineering Services associated with the Hwy 380 to IH 35 and Scripture to IH 35 Water Transmission Line projects (Contract #6479).
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BACKGROUND
The Hwy 380 to IH 35 Water Transmission Line project will extend approximately 1,900 linear feet of 20-inch water line and 900 linear feet of 16-inch water line from the east side of IH 35 to the west side of IH 35 along US 380. The 16-inch line will tie-into an existing 12-inch main along the Southbound Frontage Road. The 20-inch line will extend along US 380 and connect to the existing 20-inch just east of the rail road (see Exhibit 1). The Scripture to IH 35 Water Transmission Line will extend approximately 370 linear feet of 20 inch main from the existing 20-inch at the intersection of Scripture and IH 35 from the east side to the west side of IH 35 and tie into the existing 8-inch main (see Exhibit 2). Both projects are slated for construction in the CIP in FY2018 and are important for reliable and adequate water service to the western portion of the City in response to projected growth in the area.
Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, LLP has been selected for the detailed design of this project on the basis of demonstrated qualifications in water system design projects. Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter has worked closely with staff to scope and execute other, similar projects. They have performed well in the execution of professional engineering services for the City of Denton, delivering projects in a professional and efficient manner. Their qualifications to perform these services have been clearly demonstrated to the satisfaction of staff within the organization. Accordingly, the Capital Projects department...
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