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| October 26, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting | |
| Title 7. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a contract for structural engineering services with GEL Engineering in an amount not to exceed $400,000. The City of Savannah has an ongoing need for structural engineering services, with a particular focus on the Condition and Capacity Assessment of its existing facilities. This contract will also provide structural safety evaluations after disaster events. (Capital Projects) | |
| Strategic Priority Infrastructure | |
| Description This is for a structural engineering contract with GEL Engineering in an amount not to exceed $400,000. The City of Savannah has an ongoing need for structural engineering services, with a particular focus on the condition and capacity assessments of its existing facilities, including entire structures and portions thereof for others. Moreover, numerous critical City facilities demand assessments for emergency management purposes. The necessity for assessing the structural damage of City facilities, along with the need for safety evaluations also occurs after disaster events.
From time to time, there is also a need for assistance with design reviews and third-party advice during construction activities. This may encompass structural design work for specific City projects. As a component of this contract, the consultant will provide an on-call engineer who can respond to emergencies.
This contract will be for a period of one (1) year with an option to renew for four (4) additional one (1) year periods at the same terms and conditions upon agreement of both parties.
The method used for this procurement was the request for proposals (RFP), which evaluates criteria in addition to cost. The proposals were evaluated based on qualifications and experience, letters of reference, and DBE participation. Two proposals were received in response to this RFP. All proposals were reviewed and fully evaluated by a selection committee of City staff.
The proposal was advertised, opened, and reviewed.
Delivery: As needed. Terms: Net 30 days.
The proposers were:
A pre-proposal conference was conducted, and three (3) vendors attended. (A) indicates local, DBE-owned business. (D) Indicates non-local, non-DBE business. (*) Indicates average hourly rate.
Local vendor notified via the supplier portal: Yes
Total sent: 759
Total received: 2 | |
| Recommendation Approval | |
| Contact Cristy Lawrence, Senior Director, Capital Projects | |
| Financial Impact Expenditure of $400,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund | |
| Review Comments | |
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Attachments Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Structural Eng.pdf Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Structural Eng.pdf |
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