The Storm Water Management Program was established to reduce flooding in Fort Worth, preserve streams, minimize water pollution and to operate the storm water system in a more effective manner to fully comply with state and federal regulatory requirements. This will be accomplished by infrastructure reconstruction and system maintenance, master planning, enhanced development review and increased public education and outreach. (Project No. 01069) On October 16, 2007, (Ordinance No. 17840-10-2007) the City Council authorized the issuance and sale of $25,000,000.00 in Storm Water (Drainage) Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, to fund a two year Storm Water Capital project program. The need for drainage improvements on Lochwood Court was identified due to home flooding in the area. Wade Trim, Inc., was selected to study the drainage in the subject area and provide subsequent design services for drainage improvements. On September 24, 2008, the City Manager executed administratively an Engineering Agreement with Wade Trim, Inc., for the study of Lochwood Court. It is anticipated that the study project will be expanded to a design project. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the existing conditions, identify the required drainage improvements and to identify a clear design scope of work and estimate of construction costs for identified improvements. Amendment No. 1 will provide additional survey, Level B subsurface utility engineering and updates to the original study report. Wade Trim, Inc., proposes to perform the additional study services for a lump sum fee of $17,820.00. City staff considers the fee to be fair and reasonable for the scope of services proposed.
In addition to the contract amount, $1,782.00 is required for project management by the Transportation and Public Works Department. WadeTrim, Inc., is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to 33 percent M/WBE participation on the overall contract. This amendment revises the previously approved Storm Water Utility Project - Lochwood Court Drainage Study. The cost of the study does not exceed the $25,000.00 M/WBE requirement nor does Amendment No. 1 exceed the $50,000.00 M/WBE amendment requirement. This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7, Mapsco 32N. |
