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Meeting Date:	08/14/2017
Engineering Contract with Porras Nance Engineering
Submitted for:	Camilla Sosa	Submitted By:	Camilla Sosa
Department:	Commissioner Precinct 1

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the Engineering Contract with Porras Nance Engineering for an amount not to exceed $84,000.00 for the designing of the Mirando Water Tank Project (TCDP #7216115); current funding in place will be supplemented to complete the funding for the total contract amount, and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto.

Engineering Fee	$84,000.00	Porras Nance Engineering
Less Grant Engineering Budget	$56,100.00	Webb County Grant
Remaining Balance for Eng.Fee	$27,900.00	Mirando City Water Supply Corporation (MCWSC)

Issue: Project Engineer’s contract needs to be finalized in order to proceed with the construction of an Elevated Water Storage Tank.

Solution: Plans and specs need to be prepared and approved by TCEQ before soliciting for a contractor to construct an Elevated Water Storage Tank.

Result: Will have better drinking water for Mirando City Texas residents and will comply with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations.

Background:

On April 10, 2017, Commissioners Court awarded RFQ #2017-001 to Porras Nance Engineering, authorize County Staff to negotiate fees associated with the overall design phase, preparation of specifications and bid construction documents, and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto.
On July 10, 2017, Commissioners Court took action to finalize the Porras Nance Engineering Contract not to exceed $84,000.00 for preparations of the design plans and related construction documents for the Mirando Water Tank Project.

Previous Court Action:

No previous court action.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	3527-7230-001-432001
Funding Source:	Professional Service
Balance:	$56, 100.00
Financial Impact:
Professional Services $56,100.00 MCWSC Financial Commitment *$27,900.00 Total Engineering Contract Fee: $84,000.00 Mirando will pay first and second engineering invoices until their commitment is met and Webb County will use grant funds to pay the rest of the invoices submitted.

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