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An Ordinance approving the award of RFQ No. 2021-076 for professional engineering services for a Stormwater Utility Rate and Implementation Study to Black & Veatch Management Consulting, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $457,662.00, and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the same. (PWC 10/11/21)
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Issue/Request:
An Ordinance approving the award of RFQ No. 2021-076 for professional engineering services for a Stormwater Utility Rate and Implementation Study to Black & Veatch Management Consulting, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $457,662.00, and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the same.
Key Issues:
· A stormwater utility was recommended by the 2004 Citizen Stormwater Task Force, the 2009 LS 360 Strategic Plan, and the 2019 iGNITE Comprehensive Plan.
· The City's Public Works Committee has thoroughly researched and reviewed the benefits of a stormwater utility in addressing the significant unfunded and ongoing stormwater maintenance needs of the community.
· Funding for a Stormwater Utility Rate and Implementation Study (hereinafter "Study") was authorized pursuant to Ordinance No. 9104 on March 16, 2021.
· City staff publicly advertised RFQ No. 2021-076 to conduct a qualification-based selection process for professional services to perform the Study.
· After submittal reviews and interviews with firms, Black and Veatch Management Consulting, LLC (hereinafter "Engineer") was determined the most qualified firm to undertake such an assignment.
· Following successful scope and fee negotiations, the City desires to enter into an agreement with the Engineer for the Study.
Proposed Committee Motion:
I move to recommend to City Council approval of an Ordinance approving the award of RFQ No. 2021-076 for professional engineering services for a Stormwater Utility Rate and Implementation Study to Black & Veatch Management Consulting, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $457,662.00, and authorizing the City Manage...
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