Recommend approval to renew an annual contract for geotechnical engineering services with Terracon Consultants, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00. This contract is used for small City projects across multiple departments. The services include geotechnical reports, field work, soils engineering, design calculations, drawings and details, foundation evaluations, and other related geotechnical engineering services. The average hourly cost for these services is $100.00. This is based on the average hourly rates for the following positions: Principal geotechnical engineer/geologist, senior registered professional engineer/geologist, professional engineer, junior engineer/geologist, field project engineer, field technician, CAD/drafting technician, and administrative assistant.

This contract was originally approved by Council on January 21, 2016. This is the second of four renewal options available. The contract term will be from February 14, 2018 through February 13, 2019. 

Approval