2022-24 Converse Consultants Amendment 2 - On-Call Materials TestingMEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
Please list the Contracting Party / Vendor Name, type of agreement to be executed, including any change orders or
amendments, and the type of services to be provided. Make sure to list any related Project No. and Project Name.
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Authority to execute this agreement is based upon:
Approved by City Council on ___________________________________________
City Manager’s signing authority provided under the City’s Purchasing Polic\
[Resolution No. 2019-021] for budget expenditures of $50,000 or less.
Department Director’s or Manager’s signing authority provided under the City’s
Purchasing Policy [Resolution No. 2019-021] for budget expenditures of $15,000 and
$5,000, respectively, or less.
Procurement Method (one must apply):
___ Bid ___ RFP ___ RFQ ___ 3 written informal bids
___ Sole Source ___ Select Source ___ Cooperative Procurement
Requesting department shall check and attach the items below as appropriate:
___ Agreement payment will be charged to Account No.: _____________________
___ Agreement term: Start Date ________________ End Date ________________
___ Amount of Agreement, Amendment, Change Order, etc.: $____________________
REMINDER: Signing authorities listed above are applicable on the aggregate Agreement amount,
not individual Amendments or Change Orders!
___ Insurance certificates as required by the Agreement for Risk Manager approval
Approved by: ______________________________ Date: _______________
___ Bonds (originals)as required by the Agreement (Performance, Payment, etc.)
___ Conflict of Interest Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests from Consultant(s)
NOTE: Review the “Form 700 Disclosure for Consultants” guidance to determine if a Form 700 is
required pursuant FPPC regulation 18701(2)
___ Business License No. __________________; Expires: __________________
___ Requisition for a Purchase Order has been prepared (Agreements over $5,000)
6/22/2022
Jon McMillen, City Manager
Julie Mignogna, Management Analyst
Amendment No. 2 with Converse Consultants to provide On-Call Materials Testing
Services.
✔July 2, 2019
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✔Various CIP Projects
✔May 19, 2019 June 30, 2024
✔term extension
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On File LF - LM Exp 6/30/22 6/24/2022
✔LIC-762892 6/30/2023
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AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES
WITH CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
This Amendment No. 2 ("Amendment No. 2") to Agreement for Contract
Services (“Agreement”) with Converse Consultants is made and entered into
as of the 19th day of May, 2022 ("Effective Date") by and between the CITY
OF LA QUINTA ("City"), a California municipal corporation and Converse
Consultants, a California Corporation (“Contracting Party”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, on or about July 1, 2019, the City and Contracting Party
entered into an Agreement to provide On-Call Materials Testing Services. The
term of the Agreement expires on June 30, 2022; and
WHEREAS, on or about April 20, 2021, the City and Contracting Party
mutually agreed to execute Amendment No. 1 to amend Section 2.1 Contract
Sum of the Agreement for a total not to exceed amount of $200,000 for fiscal
year 2020/21; and
WHEREAS, the City and Contracting Party mutually agree to execute
Amendment No. 2 and to amend Section 3.4 Term of the Agreement to
extend the contract term from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024 (“Extended
Term”), and to amend the schedule of fees as identified in Exhibit B,
attached hereto and made a part hereof.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenant herein
contained, the parties agree as follows:
AMENDMENT
In consideration of the foregoing Recitals and the covenants and
promises hereinafter contained, and for good and valuable consideration, the
sufficiency and receipt of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto
agree as follows:
1. Section 3.4 Term is amended to read:
Unless earlier terminated in accordance with the provisions in Article
8.0 of the Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall commence on
July 1, 2019, and terminate on June 30, 2022 (“Initial Term”). This
Agreement shall be extended from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024
(“Extended Term”). This Agreement shall not be extended passed June
30, 2024.
2. Exhibit B – Schedule of Compensation is amended as attached in
“Exhibit B”, attached hereto and made apart hereof.
Exhibit B
Schedule of Compensation
With the exception of compensation for Additional Services, provided for
in Section 2.3 of this Agreement, the maximum total compensation to be paid
to Contracting Party under this Agreement is not to exceed Two Hundred
Thousand Dollar ($200,000.00) for fiscal year 2020/21, all other fiscal years
shall not exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000); and, for
the life of the agreement, encompassing the initial and any extended terms
(“Contract Sum”). The Contract Sum shall be paid to Contracting Party in an
amount identified in Contracting Party’s schedule of compensation attached
hereto for the work tasks performed and properly invoiced by Contracting
Party in conformance with Section 2.2 of this Agreement.
Initial Term:
“Not to exceed” Year 1 (FY2019/20): $150,000.00
“Not to exceed” Year 2 (FY2020/21): $200,000.00
“Not to exceed” Year 3 (FY2021/22): $150,000.00
Possible Extended Term:
“Not to exceed” Year 4 (FY2022/23): $150,000.00
“Not to exceed” Year 5 (FY2023/24): $150,000.00
Converse Consultants PW2022
CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
Prevailing Wage Schedule of Fees
Personnel
Introduction
It is the objective of Converse Consultants to provide its clients with quality professional and technical services and a continuing source
of professional advice and opinions. Services will be performed in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised
by members of the profession currently practicing in the same locality under similar conditions. This fee schedule is valid
through June 30, 2024.
Hourly Charges for Personnel
Staff assignments will depend on personnel availability, job complexity, project site location, and experience level required to satisfy the
technical requirements of the project and to meet the prevailing standard of professional care.
Field Technical Services (hourly rate including vehicle and equipment)
Construction Inspector – ACI/ICC and/or AWS/CWI certified (concrete, post-tension, masonry,
structural steel, fireproofing; includes concrete batch plant and local steel fabrication inspections) ............................... $135
DSA Masonry Inspector ........................................................................................................................................................... 135
Non-Destructive Testing Inspector (ultrasonic, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, skidmore, pull testing,
torque testing, Schmidt hammer, and pachometer) .......................................................................................................... 140
Coring Technician .................................................................................................................................................................... 135
Soils Technician (soil, base, asphalt concrete, and moisture emission testing) ....................................................................... 135
Sample Pick-Up ......................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Professional Services (consultation for field and office, if requested)
Staff Professional ................................................................................................................................................................... $130
Senior Staff Professional .......................................................................................................................................................... 140
Project Professional ................................................................................................................................................................. 150
Project Manager ....................................................................................................................................................................... 170
Senior Professional .................................................................................................................................................................. 170
Principal Professional ............................................................................................................................................................... 220
Principal Consultant ................................................................................................................................................................. 235
Laboratory Testing
Laboratory Technician ...................................................................................................................................................... Per Test
(see Geotechnical Laboratory Testing and Materials Testing Services fee schedules.)
Laboratory Supervisor .............................................................................................................................................................. $90
Office Support
Clerical/Word Processing ......................................................................................................................................................... $80
Drafting ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 80
CAD Operator/Drafting Manager ................................................................................................................................................ 90
Overtime and special shift rates for Field Services personnel are determined in accordance with Prevailing Wage law. Travel time to and
from the job site will be charged at the hourly rates for the appropriate personnel.
Expenses
1.Exploration expenses (drilling, trenching, etc.) are charged at cost plus fifteen percent.
2.Travel and subsistence expenses (transportation, room and board, etc.) for individuals on projects requiring travel and/or living 50
miles away from the project site are charged at cost plus fifteen percent.
3.Automobile and truck expenses are charged at cost plus fifteen percent (rentals) or at the current IRS milage rate per mile for
company-owned vehicles traveling between principal office and project.
4.Other out-of-pocket direct project expenses (aerial photos, long-distance telephone calls, permits, bonds, outside printing services,
tests, etc.) are charged at cost plus fifteen percent.
Invoices
1.Invoices will be submitted to the Client on a monthly basis, and a final bill will be submitted upon completion of services.
2.Payment is due upon presentation of invoice and is past-due thirty days from invoice date. In the event Client fails to make any
payment to Converse when due, Converse may immediately cease work hereunder until said payment, together with a service charge
at the rate of eighteen percent per annum (but not exceeding the maximum allowed by law) from the due date, has been received.
Further, Converse may at its sole option and discretion refuse to perform any further work irrespective of payment from Client in the
event Client fails to pay Converse for services when said payments are due.
3.Client shall pay attorneys’ fees or other costs incurred in collecting any delinquent amount.
General Conditions
The terms and provisions of the Converse General Conditions are incorporated into this fee schedule as though set forth in full. If a copy
of the General Conditions does not accompany this fee schedule, Client should request a copy from this office.
Converse Consultants GLT2022
CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
Schedule of Fees – Geotechnical Laboratory Testing
Compensation for laboratory testing services will be made in accordance with this fee schedule which includes test report(s) and
engineering time. Costs of tests not on this schedule will be by quote and/or in accordance with our current hourly fee schedule. The
rates are based on non-contaminated soil. A surcharge will be charged for handling contaminated material, which will be determined
based on the project.
IDENTIFICATION AND INDEX PROPERTIES TESTS
Visual Classification, ASTM D2488 ................................... 20.00
Engineering Classification, ASTM D2487 ......................... 25.00
Moisture Content and Dry (bulk) Density,
ASTM D2216 and D2937 ............................................. 25.00
Moisture Content, ASTM D2216 .................................. 20.00
Shrinkage Limit, ASTM D4943 .......................................... 85.00
Atterberg Limits, ASTM D4318
Several points ............................................................ 150.00
One Point ..................................................................... 50.00
Particle Size Analysis, ASTM D6913
Fine Sieve, from +#200 to #4 ..................................... 100.00
Coarse and Fine Sieve, from #200 to 3 in .................. 180.00
Hydrometer ................................................................ 120.00
Percent Passing #200 Sieve, ASTM D1140 ...................... 80.00
Specific Gravity
Fine, passing #4 sieve, ASTM D854 .......................... 100.00
Coarse, retained on #4 sieve, ASTM C127 ................ 100.00
Sand Equivalent Test, ASTM D2419 ............................... 120.00
Double Hydrometer Dispersion, ASTM D4221 ................ 150.00
COMPACTION AND BEARING STRENGTH
Standard Proctor Compaction, ASTM D698 or ASTM D1557
Method A or B ............................................................ 200.00
Method C, 6” mold ...................................................... 210.00
California Impact Method, Caltrans 216 .......................... 220.00
R-value, ASTM D2844 and CTM301 ............................... 270.00
California Bearing Ratio (CBR), ASTM D1883
1 Point ........................................................................ 530.00
3 Points ...................................................................... 750.00
Relative Density
0.1 Cubic Foot Mold ................................................... 200.00
0.5 Cubic Foot Mold ................................................... 300.00
SHEAR STRENGTH
Torvane/Pocket Penetrometer .......................................... 25.00
Direct Shear
Quick Test .................................................................... 75.00
Consolidated, Drained, granular soil,
ASTM D3080 ........................................................ 220.00
Consolidated, Drained, fine grained soil,
ASTM D3080 ........................................................ 260.00
Consolidated, Undrained, fine grained soil ................. 220.00
Residual Strength, per cycle ........................................ 70.00
Remolded Specimens .................................................. 70.00
STATIC UNIAXIAL AND TRIAXIAL STRENGTH TESTS
(PER POINT)
Unconfined Compression, ASTM D2166 ........................ 150.00
Unconsolidated, Undrained, ASTM D2850 ..................... 160.00
Consolidated, Undrained, per point ................................ 700.00
Consolidated, Drained, per point .................................... 700.00
With Pore Pressure Measurement, per load ................... 150.00
Remolded Specimen ......................................................... 90.00
CONSOLIDATION (ASTM2435) AND SWELL COLLAPSE
(ASTM D4546) TESTS
8 Load Increments .......................................................... 250.00
Additional Load Increment ................................................ 50.00
Time-Ratio, per load increment ......................................... 90.00
Single Point, collapse test ................................................. 90.00
Single Load Swell, ASTM D4546
Ring Sample, Field Moisture ......................................... 95.00
Ring Sample, Air Dried ................................................. 95.00
Remolded Sample .............................................................. 70.00
Expansion Index Test, UBC 29-2/ASTM D4829 ................130.00
HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY TESTS
Constant Head, ASTM D2434 ...........................................250.00
Falling Head Flexible Wall, ASTM D5084 .........................300.00
Triaxial Permeability, EPA 9100 ........................................350.00
Remolded Specimen .......................................................... 60.00
CHEMICAL TESTS
Corrosivity (pH, resistivity, sulfates, chlorides) ..................220.00
Organic Content, ASTM D2974 .........................................100.00
Conditions: Unit rates presented on this fee schedule are for routinely
performed geotechnical laboratory tests. Numerous other earth material
physical tests can be performed in our geotechnical laboratories, including
rock core, soil cement and soil lime mixture tests. Tests not listed can be
quoted upon request. This fee schedule is valid through December 31, 2022.
Prices are based on the assumption that samples are uncontaminated and do
not contain heavy metals, acids, carcinogens and/or volatile organics which
can be measured by an organic vapor analyzer or photoionization detector
with a concentration greater than 50 parts-per-million (ppm). Quoted testing
fees are based on the assumption that no protective clothing will be required
to handle samples. If Level D protective clothing will be required during
handling of samples (as defined in Federal CFR Part 1910.120), then a 40%
increase in fees presented in this schedule will be applied. Level C protective
clothing will be a 60% increase in fees. Converse will not handle samples that
require either Level B or Level A protection in our geotechnical laboratories.
Contaminated samples will be returned to the client. Uncontaminated samples
will be disposed of 30 days after presentation of test results. The client must
disclose the source of samples. Samples imported from out of state will be
incinerated after testing in accordance with requirements of the United States
Department of Agriculture. Soil samples obtained within the State of California
currently designated quarantine areas will also be incinerated in accordance
with the requirement of the State of California, Department of Food and
Agriculture, Division of Plant Industry, Pest Exclusion. A $5.00 incineration
fee will be added to each sample that is required to be incinerated in
accordance with State and Federal law.
Test results requiring plots will be presented in a publishable format generated
from computer programs. Otherwise, raw test numbers will be presented. A
minimum laboratory fee of $50.00 will be charged to present and mail test
results. Beyond the standard U.S. Mail delivery, specialized transmittal will be
charged at additional cost (e.g., Federal Express, UPS, etc.). Geotechnical
testing does not include engineering and/or geologic review and analysis.
Typical turnaround for geotechnical laboratory testing is two weeks (or roughly
ten working days). To expedite test turnaround to five working days, a 50%
increase in the fees in this schedule will be applied. Many geotechnical tests
require at least one week to perform in accordance with ASTM or other
standard specifications. Fees presented in this schedule for relatively
undisturbed direct shear, consolidation or expansion pressure tests are based
on the assumption that 2.416-inch inside diameter brass ring samples will be
provided to the geotechnical laboratory for testing. Remolded specimens will
be compacted in standard 2.5-inch outside diameter brass rings for direct
shear, consolidation and expansion pressure tests. All fees presented in this
schedule are based on the assumption that the client will deliver samples to
our laboratory at no additional cost to Converse.
Invoices will be issued monthly and are payable on receipt unless otherwise
agreed upon. Interest of 1.5% per month (but not exceeding the maximum
allowed by law) will be payable on any amount not paid within thirty days;
payment thereafter to be applied first to accrued interest and then to the
principle unpaid amount. The Client shall pay any attorneys' fees or other
costs incurred in collecting any delinquent amounts.
Converse Consultants MTS2022
CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
Schedule of Fees – Materials Laboratory Testing
Compensation for laboratory testing services will be based on rates in accordance with this fee schedule which includes test report(s)
and engineering time. Costs of tests not on this schedule will be by quote and/or in accordance with our current hourly fee schedule.
Our services will be performed in accordance with the General Conditions. This fee schedule is valid through June 30, 2024.
AGGREGATES
Moisture Content, ASTM D2216 .............................................. 20.00
Particle Size Analysis
Coarse, ASTM C136, each ............................................... 100.00
Coarse and Fine, ASTM C136 & C137), each .................. 180.00
Specific Gravity & Absorption
Coarse Aggregate, ASTM C127 ....................................... 100.00
Fine Aggregate, ASTM C128 ........................................... 100.00
Unit Weight per Cubic Foot, ASTM C29 ............................. 75.00
Soundness, Sodium or Magnesium, ASTM C88, each ..... 200.00
Potential Alkali Reactivity, ASTM D289 ............................ 300.00
Freeze Thaw Soundness .................................................. 175.00
Los Angeles Abrasion, per class, ASTM C131, C535 ....... 220.00
Sand Equivalent, ASTM D2419 ........................................ 110.00
Lightweight Particles, ASTM C123, each .......................... 100.00
Clay Lumps & Friable Particles, ASTM C142, each .......... 120.00
Stripping Test, ASTM D1664, each .................................... 85.00
Organic Impurities, ASTM C40 ......................................... 100.00
Durability ...................................................................... By Quote
CONCRETE TESTS
Laboratory Trial Batch, ASTM C192 .................................. By Quote
Laboratory Mix Design, Historical Data .............................. By Quote
Compression Test, 6”x12” Cylinder, ASTM C39, each ............. 45.00
Lightweight Concrete
Compression ...................................................................... 45.00
Unit Weight ......................................................................... 45.00
Specimen Preparation, Trimming or Coring, each ................... 60.00
Bond Strength, ASTM C321
Prepared by Converse...................................................... 150.00
Prepared by Others ............................................................ 80.00
Core Compression Test, ASTM C12, each .............................. 80.00
Flexure Test, 6”x6” Beams, ASTM C78, each ........................ 110.00
Modulus of Elasticity, Static, ASTM C469, each .................... 150.00
Length Change, ASTM C157, 3 bars, 5 readings each,
up to 26 days .................................................................... 320.00
Splitting Tensile, 6”x12” Cylinders, each .................................. 80.00
Field Concrete Control (sampling, slump, temperature,
cast 4 cylinders, molds, cylinder pick-up, within 10 miles
of office, stand-by extra), ASTM/UBC, hourly rate
schedule, or each cylinder .................................................. 95.00
Field Concrete Control (same as above plus air content test),
ASTM/UBC, each cylinder .................................................. 95.00
Hold Cylinder ........................................................................... 10.00
Cylinder Mold, sent to job site but not cast by Converse or
returned to Converse ............................................................ 5.00
MASONRY (ASTM C140, E447, UBC STANDARD 24-22)
Moisture Content, as received, each ........................................ 20.00
Absorption, each ...................................................................... 50.00
Compression, each .................................................................. 55.00
Shrinkage, ASTM C426, each ............................................... 100.00
Net Area and Volume, each ..................................................... 25.00
Masonry Blocks, per set of 9 .................................................. 450.00
Masonry Core Compression, each........................................... 55.00
Masonry Core Shear, each ...................................................... 55.00
Masonry Core Trimming, each ................................................. 55.00
Compression Test, grouted prisms, 8”x8”x16”, each .............. 120.00
Compression Test, grouted prisms, 12”x16”x16”, each .......... 130.00
Compression Test
2”x4” Mortar Cylinder, each ................................................ 45.00
3”x6” Grout Prisms, each .................................................... 45.00
2” Cubes, ASTM C109, each .............................................. 45.00
Cast by Others ......................................................................... 45.00
Mortar or Grout Mix Designs .............................................. By Quote
FIREPROOFING TESTS
Oven Dry Density, per sample ................................................. 70.00
MOISTURE EMISSION TEST
Moisture Emission Test Kit ......................................................80.00
ASPHALTIC CONCRETE
Stability, Flow, and Unit Weight, ASTM D6927 .....................220.00
Marshall ASTM D1559, ASTM D2726 ...................................220.00
Measured Maximum Specific Gravity of Mix, ASTM D2041,
Rice Method, each ............................................................95.00
Void Analysis of Cores or Marshall Specimens,
Calculations Only, ASTM D3203, set of 2 or 3 ...................60.00
Laboratory Mixing of Asphalt & Concrete, per sample .............75.00
Complete Asphalt Concrete Mix Design
Hveem or Marshall ...................................................... By Quote
Extraction of Asphalt and Gradation, ASTM D2172, Method B,
or California 310, including ash correction, each .............220.00
Extraction of Rubberized Asphalt & Gradation, each .............250.00
Specific Gravity, ASTM D2726 or ASTM D1188
Uncoated ...........................................................................95.00
Coated .............................................................................105.00
Immersion-Compression .......................................................400.00
Particle Coating, ASTM D2489 ...............................................60.00
Stripping, ASTM D1664 ..........................................................70.00
Moisture or Volatile Distillates in Paving Mixtures, or
Materials Containing Petroleum Products or
By-Products .....................................................................220.00
Retained Strength, ASTM D1074/D1075, 6 specimens ..... By Quote
Retained Stability, Mil, Std, 520A, Method 104,
6 specimens ................................................................ By Quote
CBR, ASTM D1883, including M/D Curve, 1 point ................350.00
Asphalt Temperature ...............................................................15.00
STRUCTURAL STEEL
Tensile Test #9 Bar or Smaller, each ......................................60.00
Bend Test #9 Bar or Smaller, each .........................................60.00
Tensile Test #10 Bar or Greater, each ..................................280.00
Tensile Test #14 Bar, each ...................................................310.00
Rebar Coupler Tensile Test ..................................................100.00
Tensile Test, Welded #9 Bar or Smaller, each ......................100.00
Tensile Test, Welded #10 Bar or Greater, each ....................280.00
Tensile Test, Welded #14 Bar, each .....................................310.00
Tensile Test, Mechanically Spliced, #9 Bar or Smaller,
each ................................................................................180.00
Tensile Test, Mechanically Spliced, #10 Bar or Greater,
each ................................................................................350.00
HIGH STRENGTH BOLT, NUT, AND WASHER TESTING
Wedge Tensile Test, A490 Bolts
Under 100,000 lbs., each ..................................................65.00
Over 100,000 lbs., each ....................................................75.00
Wedge Tensile Test, A325 Bolts
Under 100,000 lbs., each ..................................................80.00
Tensile Test, Anchor Bolts, tested with displacement
transducers, each ............................................................300.00
Nut Hardness, Proof & Cone Proof Load Test, each ...............50.00
Washer Hardness, each ..........................................................50.00
A325 or A490, Bolt Hardness Only, each ................................50.00
Bolt A325 or A490 Wedge Tensile
Under 100,000 lbs. & Hardness, each ...............................90.00
Over 100,000 lbs. & Hardness, each ...............................150.00
Bolt, Nut & Washer, all tests per set with bolts
Under 100,000 lbs. ..........................................................300.00
Over 100,000 lbs. ............................................................380.00
See Schedule of Fees – Geotechnical Laboratory Testing for soil
testing. Hourly rates are available upon request. Field Laboratory
rates are available upon request. Listed unit rates are based upon
the assumption that samples will be delivered to our laboratory at no
cost to Converse.
City of La Quinta
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: July 2, 2019
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH EARTH
SYSTEMS, INC. AND CONVERSE CONSULTANTS FOR ON-CALL MATERIALS
TESTING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Contract Services Agreements with Earth Systems, Inc. and Converse
Consultants for on-call materials testing services; authorize the City Manager to
execute the agreements.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
•Materials testing services is often needed for construction projects and
requires a laboratory and skilled specialists.
•Staff solicited proposals for these services from qualified firms; Earth
Systems, Inc. and Converse Consultants were the best qualified firms to
provide these services.
•Each agreement would be approved for an amount not to exceed $150,000
per year for a three-year term, which provides flexibility to use one or both
firms depending on work demand.
FISCAL IMPACT
These combined contracts could cost up to $150,000 annually, or a total of
$450,000 during the three-year term. Funds are available in the Capital
Improvement Project (CIP) technical account (401-0000-60108). The total
amount budgeted for 2019/20 is $150,000 for these services; Staff cannot
exceed the $150,000 budget without Council approval.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
In May 2019, the City received eight proposals to an on-call materials testing
services request for proposals. Staff reviewed the proposals and both Earth
Systems, Inc. and Converse Consultants were selected as the top ranked firms;
Earth Systems, Inc. (Attachment 1) and Converse Consultants (Attachment 2)
were the most cost effective and qualified firms. Geocon West, Inc., Inland
Foundation Engineering, Leighton and Associates, MTGL, SCST, and United
Heider Inspection Group also submitted proposals.
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The contract authority would allow Staff to utilize either consultant for the full
“not to exceed” budget of $150,000; the monthly invoices would be tracked to
ensure that the $150,000 annual budget for these services is not exceeded.
Staff requests this flexibility to allow the use of one firm when the other firm
cannot respond due to prior commitments.
ALTERNATIVES
Council could elect not to approve one or both agreements.
Prepared by: Julie Mignogna, Management Analyst
Approved by: Bryan McKinney, P.E., City Engineer
Attachments: 1.Agreement with Earth Systems, Inc.
2. Agreement with Converse Consultants
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