TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Dale S. Sugerman, Ph.D., Assistant City Manager
THROUGH: Neal de Jesus, Interim City Manager
DATE: May 16, 2017
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SERVICE AUTHORIZATION NO. 12-20 WITH WANTMAN GROUP INC. IN A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $5,341 FOR THE SURVEYING, ENGINEERING DESIGN, AND PERMITTING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CASON COTTAGE FRONT LAWN BRICK PAVER INSTALLATION
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to Approve Service Authorization No. 12-20 with Wantman Group Inc. in an amount not to exceed of $5,341 for surveying, engineering design, and permitting services associated with the Cason Cottage front lawn brick paver installation.
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Background:
On January 24, 2012 the City entered into an Agreement with Wantman Group Inc. for general engineering consulting services (RFQ 2012-06). On December 13, 2016, Commission approved Amendment No. 4 extending the Agreement through June 30, 2017.
In October 2016 the City of Delray Beach Public Works Department completed the repair, replacement and the expansion of the Cason Cottage front lawn with Chicago brick pavers. This service authorization allows Wantman to evaluate the construction of the pavers for conformance with ADA and drainage requirements. Their scope will include securing a Hardscape Permit from the City’s Building Permit Department and approvals from the Historic Preservation Board.
As of April 21 2017, the City has expended $276,285.36 in FY 2016 - 2017 for engineering services with Wantman Group, Inc.
This recommendation complies with the City Code of Ordinances, Section 36.06(A) (2), "Within the Scope of Work".
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Finance Department Review:
Finance recommends approval.
Funding Source:
Funding is available from account number 001-2911-519.31-30 (General Fund: Engineering/Architectural Services).
Timing of Request:
Securing the required permit for this improvement as soon as feasible will address the drai...
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