R2016-116 AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC.

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BACKGROUND: On July 6, 2016, the Public Works Department issued a request for proposals and qualifications from area engineering firms to perform NBIS inspections and complete condition reviews of the following bridges: Mound Road/ Spring Creek(West) Bridge Mound Road/ Spring Creek(Middle) Bridge Taylor Road Bridge Garfield Avenue Brid�e/ Illinois Central Railroad Yard Garfield Avenue/22° Street Bridge Country Club/Lake Decatur Bridge These bridges were identified based on the routine bridge inspections conducted by City staff. The inspections noted various structural deficiencies that would benefit from being reviewed by a structural engineer, which the City does not have on staff. Structural concerns that go unaddressed may eventually result in a bridge being posted with a load reduction that may detour trucks and school buses around the posted bridge. It is important that structural concerns be identified clearly and addressed before they further deteriorate. Five firms responded to the City's request and submitted formal proposals and statements of qualifications. Public Works Department staff reviewed the proposals and recommends AECOM as the firm best able to serve the City in performing the requested inspections and preparing a preliminary bridge condition report for each structure. The preliminary bridge condition report(BCR) will clearly document the bridge's structural deficiencies and recommend project scope along with a schedule for future work. AECOM is a national firm with a local office in the City. They have completed several bridge inspections and bridge design projects for the City. Engineering Services Agreement The NBIS requirements, sets dates for each regulated bridge inspection throughout the nation. The bridges to be inspected under this agreement have due dates ranging from December of this year to October of 2017. The scope of services for the bridge inspection project includes: 1. Mobilize to each bridge prior to the required inspection date and perform an in-depth NBIS bridge inspection. An in-depth inspection requires the engineer to be within an"arms length" of the items being inspected. 2. Perform a special ultra-sonic test of the pin and link connections in the Garfield Avenue/22°d Street Bridge. 3. Prepare the required NBIS inspection documents for submittal to the Illinois Department of I��I Transportation. I 4. Prepare preliminary Bridge Condition Reports for each bridge, documenting all structural I damage; provide an estimate for repairs, and a recommended priority schedule for repair work. I The proposed fee is $77,803.80, which will be paid from the State Motor Fuel Tax Fund. POTENTIAL OBJECTION: There are no known objections. I � 2 �