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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8B, Authorize Hiring Project Inspector� �I�EN��HILLS Request for Council Ac�ion Prepared By: Terry Maurer, Public Works Directar Council Meeting Date: June l, 24i 1 Aufhorize Hiring Project In�pector Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: F�rtding Source: $52,400 $52,000 PIR Assessments & Develaper Fees RecommendaHon: Auiho�ze staff to enier into a coniract with Elfering and Associates to provide construction inspection services for the 2011 PMP project and the �ox Ridge developmeni. Supportin� Dacuments: 1. Memorandum �ated June l, 2011 from Terry Mar.�r�r, Public Works Director. � EN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: June 1, 201 � TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council�embers Patrick HIaers, City Administxator FROM: Terry Maurer, Pablic Works Director � SUBJECT: Authorize Hiring Project Z�spector Sack�ro�nd Roseville engineering stafF is k�andlzng tb.e 2011 PMP project; however, they do not have the capacity to pravide a project inspector d�ring the construction phase. Roseville does have the capacity to provide construction stalcing and Kris Giga will be pxovidzng construction administration. Also, during the 20 � 1 consfiz-uctio� seasan P�lte irroup will be �nt�ring the construction phase o�' their Fox Ridge develo�ment. As with all development project�, it will be innpartant for the City to have a construction inspecior available to obsezve the improvements and to help adjacen� neighbors with quesiions andJor com�znents. Between these two projects and ather small ones such as xepazrs to ihe 200b PMP project and 2011 Seal Caaiing and Cxac�C Sealiz�g Project there is likely to be construction activities froxza �id �uzae thro�gh mid October (18-20 weeks). During this time the City wi�l need one full time construction inspector to assist ihe Roseville �taff and be the City's representative ai the Fox Ridge project. D�ring critical activities such as bit�xminaus paving a second 'znspector may be n.eeded. In the preparations of the plans and specifications �or the 2011 PMP project ihe City er�gaged an AutoCAD Technician from Elfering and Associates io assisi the Roseville staff with an area that they lacked capacity. Staff is recomrnending that to provide construction inspection activities in 2011 the City contract with Elfering and Associaies io provide a full time construction inspector to work under the Roseville staff on the 2011 PMP project and be the City's representaiive at the Fox Ridge Development. The hourly rate for the construction inspector would be $65 per hour, similar to the rate charged for the AutoCAD technician. This was t�ie lowesi rate of six proposals reviewed last year. Ciry Councii Fvleeiing P:IAdminlCouncil�.Agendas & Packet Information12U1116-1-11 SpeciallPacket TnFormateanPage E of 2 Assuming approximately 20 weeks of construction activities, this could amour�t to 800 hou�rs of time. At $65 per hour the total cost would be in �lie $52,000 range. This cost would be funded by the overhead estimated for �he 2011 PMP project which is partially assessed and the remaining cost would come fro�n the PIR fund. The Fox Ridge construction insp�ction cosi would be total funded by the developer, l'ulte Group. Other z�niscellaneous inspection expenses wiil be charged to specific projects and funded with PIR or utility funds. Counc"tl Action Reauested Authorize staff to entex into a coniract with Elfering and Associates to provide construction iz�spection services for the 2011 PMp pralect, the Fox Ridge development, and rniscellarieo�s as assigned. Ciry Council Ivieeting P:lAdminlCouncillAgendas & Packet ]nfonnation1201116-1-11 Special`Packet InformationPage 2 of 2