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Community Development Services, Department of Transportation, recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 3285 with Ghirardelli Associates, Inc., for a not-to-exceed amount of $861,000, to provide construction management and support services for the Diamond Springs Parkway - Phase 1A - SR-49 Realignment Project, CIP 72375 / 36104025, for a term commencing upon execution by both parties and expiring three years thereafter.
Additionally, Community Development Services, Department of Transportation, recommending the Board make findings in accordance with Section 3.13.030 of the County Ordinance Code that it is more economical and feasible to engage an independent consultant for construction management and support services for the Diamond Springs Parkway - Phase 1A - SR-49 Realignment Project (Project).
FUNDING: Tribe Funds (82%), Master Circulation and Funding Plan (5%), Road Fund (<1%), State Highway Operation and Protection Program (7%), Traffic Impact Mitigation Fees (5%), and Utility Agencies (<1%). (Local and State Funds)
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The CDS Administration and Finance Division, Contracts and Procurement Unit, completed a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process in February 2017 for a variety of project support services. A multi-jurisdictional panel evaluated and ranked each Statement of Qualifications and established, based on category of service, a short list of acceptable service vendors. Ghirardelli is the top ranking firm listed in Category 2F, Construction Management and Other Construction Services; therefore, Transportation has selected this firm. In the past, Transportation has had positive experience utilizing Ghirardelli on complex public works projects that require a great deal of construction experience, as well as negotiation skills. Ghirardelli retains all necessary licenses and certifications to perform this work, as well as has extensive experience with California Depar...
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