TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Steve Lederer - Director of Public Works
REPORT BY: Liang Chin Su, Assistant Engineer
SUBJECT: Approval of Agreement No. 260391B with MGE Engineering, Inc. for the 555 Wall Road Storm Repair Project, RDS 19-67
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Agreement No. 260391B with MGE Engineering, Inc., for a maximum of $491,895 to provide design and engineering services for the 555 Wall Road Storm Repair Project, RDS 19-67; and approve Budget Amendment. (Fiscal Impact: $491,895 Expense; Roads Fund; Budgeted but additional $80,000 Expense needed for the completion of the project; Discretionary)
[4/5 vote required]
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BACKGROUND
Excessive rains saturated a 235-foot-long portion of road near 555 Wall Road causing movement of the road and supporting ground in early 2019. This damage occurred during a declared disaster event and FEMA inspected the site on August 15, 2019. Preliminary evaluation of conditions has identified some form of structural solution such as a soldier pile wall as the most likely repair, however further inspection and investigation was needed to develop a detailed understanding of site conditions and geotechnical information. Through a qualifications-based process, the County selected MGE Engineering, Inc. (MGE) as the most qualified firm for this investigation and design of the project.
On August 18, 2020, the Board of Supervisors approved and signed PSA Agreement No. 210081B for a maximum of $444,234 with MGE and approved a budget amendment for $120,707 to fund the project through the initial submittal to FEMA. On March 16, 2021, the Board approved a budget amendment for an additional $72,732 to complete the preliminary design and engineering phase.
After completion of the 35% Design milestone, the County submitted a Version 1 request to FEMA seeking approval of design and authorization to proceed with final design and construction. FEMA denied the request on the basis that the project constituted an "impro...
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