SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a Work Order and purchase order to Black and Veatch, of Tampa, FL, for 2024 Project Management Services (23-0044-UT) in the amount of $495,000.00 pursuant to RFQ 34-23, EOR Consulting Services and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
One of Utilities Engineering responsibilities is managing the Public Utilities Department’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects. Due to the abundance of CIP projects and limited staff resources, additional project management support is needed. There is a significant amount of capital projects that Public Utilities needs to accomplish within the next 10 years, but does not have the resources to perform the project management. This work order will help get Public Utilities additional project management personnel for the projects over the next 16 months.
Black & Veatch is an EOR for the City approved by Council on July 20, 2023, and will provide project management support in compliance with CCNA, F. S. § 287.055.
Black & Veatch was selected due to the ability of their professional personnel (project managers) and past performance on similar projects. Black & Veatch has significant experience managing other engineers and contractors in the interest of the City. They deliver a quality product, meet designated timelines, and do so in a professional manner. They have experience and understanding of Clearwater’s Facilities.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
4211345-530100 Professional and Contractual Services
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
In furtherance of the Council’s Strategic Plan to achieve High Performing Government by maintaining public infrastructure through systematic management efforts, approval of a Work Order and purchase order to Black & Veatch is requested.
