Discussion and possible action to finalize the Engineering Contract with Porras Nance Engineering for an amount not to exceed $84,000.00 for preparations of the design plans and related construction documents for the Mirando Water Tank Project (TCDP #7216115); contract terms will include the acceptance of funding in the amount of $37,900 from Mirando City Water Supply Corporation to cover engineering services and construction costs subject to approval of funding by Mirando City Water Supply Corporation Board and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Juan Vargas, Economic Development] [Co-Sponsored by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]
Engineering Fee
$84,000
Porras Nance Engineering
Less Grant Engineering Budget
$45,000
Webb County Grant
Sub-Total
$39,000
Less Testing fees
$11,100
Porras Nance Engineering
Remaining Balance for Eng. Fees:
$27,900
Mirando City Water Supply Corporation (MCWSC)
*Remaining balance committed by MCWSC will be applied to construction costs - $10,000.00
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.