To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHSTAR ENGINEERING & CONSULTING, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE KINGSDALE AVENUE RESURFACING (BETWEEN GRANT AVENUE AND 182ND STREET) PROJECT, JOB NO. 40880, INCREASING THE AMOUNT BY $145,600 FOR A NEW NOT TO EXCEED TOTAL OF $418,226
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City Council awarded a construction contract for the Kingsdale Avenue Resurfacing (Between Grant Avenue and 182nd Street) Project, Job No. 40880 (Project) to Sequel Contractors, Inc. on June 3, 2025. The Project also requires construction management and inspections services. City staff obtained proposals from three potential firms for these services. Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc. (Southstar), who the City has a contract with for construction management services for the Aviation/Artesia Northbound Right-turn Lane Project #40780, offered the best combination of price and expertise. Southstar has been professional and responsive during the turn lane project, and staff is recommending contracting with them for the Kingsdale Project as well.
With approval of the proposed amendment, Southstar would perform construction management, daily inspection, and construction reporting services for the Kingsdale Ave. Resurfacing Project. Southstar's services would help ensure all requirements of the Project plans and specifications are met and that the Project is completed in a timely, safe, and professional manner.
BACKGROUND
The Project is designed to rehabilitate pavement on Kingsdale Avenue from Grant Avenue to 182nd Street using a full depth reconstruction method. This portion of Kingsdale Avenue is a primary corridor for bus and transit vehicles, and serves critical commercial areas. The Pavement Condition Index for this portion of the roadway averaged 13 prior to a temporary overlay treatment, which makes a grind and overlay pro...
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