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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />Date: 11/24/2025 <br />Item No.: 10.h. <br />Department ApprovalCity Manager Approval <br />Item Description:Approve Professional Services Agreement for 2026 Construction <br />Projects Geotechnical Exploration <br />1 <br />2 Background <br />3 The 2026 Pavement Management Project (26-04) and 2026 Terminal & Walnut Project (26- <br />4 05) require geotechnical exploratory services in preparation for the design phase of the <br />5 project. A consulting services contract is needed to facilitate the geotechnical scope of work <br />6 for the project, which includes pavement and support aggregates/soil exploration, sample <br />7 testing, and reporting. Typically, a third party is hired by the City to perform the testing and <br />8 deliver reports. The Engineering Department prepared an RFP and solicited proposals from <br />9 Braun Intertec Corporation and American Engineering Testing (AET). <br />10 <br />11 Both firms submitted proposals for the following amounts: <br />12 <br />13 Braun - $24,800.00 <br />14 <br />15 AET - $31,290.00 <br />16 <br />17 The proposals were reviewed to compare the proposed work scope, sequencing, schedule, <br />18 and estimated costs. Each of the firms is capable of completing the required work and has <br />19 successfully completed similar work in the past for the City. Based on the review of the <br />20 proposals, and both proposals being similar, Engineering staff recommends that Braun be <br />21 selected for the work based on the lower bid cost. <br />22 <br />23 The City Attorney has reviewed the agreement. <br />24 <br />25 Policy Objectives <br />26 It is City policy to keep City-owned infrastructure in good operating condition and to keep <br />27 systems operating in a safe condition. <br />28 <br />29 Equity Impact Summary <br />30 There should be no equity impacts associated with this agreement. <br />31 <br />32 Budget Implications <br />33 The estimated cost of the proposals by Braun is $24,800.00 and will be funded using the <br />Page 1 of 2 <br />Qbhf!335!pg!384 <br /> <br />