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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 4215 FILED FOR RECORD ° 00 F18 24 Ali 10 11 WASHINGTON CO AR K . HARNESS ORDINANCE NO. 4215 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE USCOE 404 PERMIT FOR THE ARKANSAS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY PARK; AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO EGIS CONSULTING INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $2700. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1 . That the City Council hereby waives the requirements of competitive bidding for the USCOE 404 permit for the Arkansas Research and Technology Park for the reason that said requirements are neither practical nor feasible. EGIS Consulting Inc. has already performed the wetland determination, is familiar with the project and would facilitate acquiring a timely permit. Section 2. That the contract for professional services for the USCOE 404 permit for the Arkansas Research and Technology Park is hereby awarded to EGIS Consulting Inc. in the amount of $27,000, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute said contract. A copy of the contract is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof. �• If r9 AND APPROVED this 10 day of January , 2000. APPROVED �' r •a B •' _.: , y: Fred Hanna, Mayor ATT 3 �+ By: Heather Woodruff, City erk 2000013744 ` ` frail a _ 1 I, Kathleen Namese, Circuit Clerk and Ex-officio Recorder for Wachinrton County, Moises, do hereby certify that this indtnament was filed for record in my office as indlc9t6cl herbon and the same Is now duly recorded with the adkndWledaornant and certificate thereon in Record edok and Page as indicated thereon. IN WITNESS WHEMEt P,, I have hereunto set my hand and affixod the oeal of said G4ert on the date indi- cated hereon. Kteem amese Circ 't l and EX•offielo RbCtbrddr NAME OF FILE: CROSS REFERENCE: Date Contents of File Initials V � zw- ale 0. FAYETTEVILE �] THE CITY OF FAYETTEVIEEE, ARKANSAS DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE To: Fayetteville City Council Thru: Fred Hanna, Mayor Charles Venable, Public Works Director Don Bunn, Assistant Public Works Director Jim Beavers, City Engineer From: Wayne Ledbetter, Engineering Date: January 10, 2000 RE: Arkansas Research & Technology Park Consultation Services regarding USCOE 404 Permit 1 . Existing Conditions. The City owns approximately 290 acres in the Northwest portion of Fayetteville and that property is designated the Arkansas Research & Technology Park. The property adjoins Shiloh on the south, Moore Lane on the west, Deane Solomon Rd. on the north, and Truckers Lane on the east. This parcel is broken up into several pastures (some pastures are field, some pastures are part field with trees and shrubs). The land typically drains northward to Clabber Creek which is the main outfall for all the drainage in the immediate area. This area has approximately eighty-nine acres determined as wetlands. The wetland determination was performed by EGIS Consulting. 2. Proposed Conditions. The Arkansas Research & Technology Park will accommodate several sites for technologically based industries. This area is planned for light industry yet still maintain a aestheticially pleasing environment. In fact, this area is planned with a wetland reserve and a woodland preserve and other amenities that will be eye pleasing to the community. The first step in regards to the USCOE 404 Permit is determining the existing wetland areas and planning what areas will be impacted and which will be undisturbed. The existing wetland performed by EGIS is already complete and the first stage of the 404 Permitting process has begun. The City has submitted the materials needed for beginning this first stage of the permit. However, there are several areas that we will need assistance in following up the wetland determination and pursuing the 404 Permit. EGIS can assist us in the tasks that are beneficial to acquiring this permit. The accompanying scope of services enumerates the work we will ask of them in the permit process. The following is a summary of these services: 1 . Coordination with USCOE with cultural resources and threatened species. They will help with the State Historic Preservation Office, US Fish & Wildlife regarding this project 2. Perform a wetland functional value assessment and an alternative analysis. 3 . Help develop a conceptual wetland mitigation. 4. Assist the City regarding public concerns pertaining to project environmental impacts. 5 . Assist City regarding cultural resource matters, if needed. Other work such as plan work for the wetland mitigation and construction of mitigation areas will be determined at a future. Essentially EGIS is helping in the permit process. Please note the accompanying scope of services for detail. The total of consultation services for this phase is a not to exceed of $ 27,000.00 3. Bid Waiver. The staff requests that the Council grant a bid waiver for the 404 Permit consultation services. EGIS has already performed the wetland determination and is familiar with the project. We have already begun the permit process and would like to expedite this by retaining their services quickly. By granting this waiver, they would be available to begin some of these tasks and help us get a timely permit. Their previous work was competitively priced which allowed us to award them the wetland determination. 4. Staff Recommendation. The Staff recommends that the Council approve the Agreement with EGIS Consulting Inc. for consultation services regarding the USCOE 404 Permit for The Arkansas Research & Technology Park. SCOPE OF SERVICES PROVIDED FOR CITY OF. FAYETTEVILLE PROJECT: ARKANSAS RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY PARK Sco PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT SITE a ENNNONMENTAL AND. GIS CONSULTING, INC. EGIS PROJECT #1850 EGIS Consulting , Inc. ("EGIS") proposes to perform the following services for the City of Fayetteville ("Client") for a 289± acre development site for the proposed Arkansas Research and Technology Park in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The specific site location to be identified on a map provided by Wayne Ledbetter, Staff Engineer for the City of Fayetteville. I. SERVICES PROVIDED BY EGIS EGIS will assist the City of Fayetteville in obtaining a Corps of Engineers Section 404 permit regarding the above-referenced site: 1 . Coordination of Corps Engineer 404 permit process including cultural resources, threatened or endangered species (T&E), and working closely with COE and PE to minimize adverse project impacts. Services include initial coordination with State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and US Fish & Wildlife Service (USF&WS) regarding the above. Should detailed SHPO or T&E investigations be required, additional work will be performed on an additional hourly basis or by an additional contract. Coordinate closely with PE and COE to provide COE information necessary for COE public notice regarding the project. The City of Fayetteville and EGIS will work cooperatively to accomplish this task. EGIS's work will be performed on an hourly basis (Not to Exceed) $7,500.00 2 . EGIS will perform a wetland functional value assessment and an alternative analysis on an hourly basis (Not to Exceed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7 ,500.00 3. Develop conceptual wetland mitigation plan . This task will be accomplished by both the city of Fayetteville and EGIS . EGIS's work will be performed on an hourly basis (Not to Exceed ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . $5.000 .00 4. EGIS will assist the City of Fayetteville regarding public concerns pertaining to project environmental impacts. For example, impacts to wetlands, fish and wildlife, such as the Arkansas darter. EGIS will perform this work on an hourly basis (Not to Exceed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500.00 5. If cultural resources investigation is required , the City of Fayetteville will select a cultural resource contractor and provide necessary coordination with said entity and the COE. EGIS will assist the City of Fayetteville regarding cultural resource matters as needed on an hourly basis in an advisory capacity (NTE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500.00 6. EGIS and the City of Fayetteville will work cooperatively to develop detailed wetlands mitigation plans. This may involve additional field investigation. The scope of detailed plans will be determined once conceptual mitigation plans are approved by COE. EGIS's portion of this work will be performed on an hourly basis or a fixed fee to be determined later in the permit process. ill 800's\1850-F'ville ART\Proposals-Estimates\99-12-20-proposal.wpd Page 1 of 2 7 . Construction of mitigation plans will be performed by an environmental consultant with contractor's license. Cost will be determined later in during the permit process once final mitigation plans are approved by the COE. It. Limitation of Professional Liability Insurance. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Client agrees to limit EGIS's professional liability for damages to the sum of $1 ,000,000. This limitation shall apply regardless of the cause of action or legal theory pled or asserted . III. PROVIDED BY CLIENT A. A site location map, legal description, name and address of Permittee, and a topographic survey will all be provided by the client. B. A grading and site plan will also be provided by the client, if they are readily available. C . The client assures EGIS, by this contract signature, that legal access to the property is authorized for EGIS to conduct wetland permitting related work FEE SCHEDULE Principal Scientist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00 / hr. CAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 .00 / hr. Sr. Environmental Scientist . . . . . . $60 .00 / hr. Environmental Technician . . . . . . . $40.00 / hr. Environmental Scientist . . . . . . . . . $55.00 / hr. Clerical/Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35.00 / hr. (Travel time is billed at '/] the regular rate.) ■ Client agrees to provide payment for services rendered within 30 days of date of EGIS invoice. Approval Signatures and Authorization to Proceed: CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE EGIS/CONSULTING, INC. BY. ITS: BY: Manuel Barnes ITS: President Date: Date: I - I G - CC) City of Fayetteville 113 West Mountain EGIS Consulting, Inc. Fayetteville, AR 72701 314 South Main 501 -575-8206 Bentonville, AR 72712 501 -575-8316 (fax) 501 -271 -9252 501 -271 -8627 (fax) I \1800's\1850-F'ville ART\Proposals-Estimates\99-12-20-proposal.wpd Page 2 of 2 • STAFF REVIEW FORM XXXX AGENDA REQUEST XXXX CONTRACT REVIEW GRANT REVIEW For the Fayetteville City Council meeting on January 18 , 2000 . FROM : Wayne LedbetterA� Engineering Public Works Name Division Department ACTION REQUIRED : Approval of an Agreement for professional services with EGIS Consulting Inc . regarding the USCOE 404 permit for the Arkansas Research REr/Z & Technology Park . This contract amount is $ 27 , 000 . 00 . A bid waiver is koR requested . COST TO CITY : 700ro> S') bt o Research and $ 27 , 000 $ _ Technology Park Cost of this Request Category/Project Budget Category/ Project Name 1010 - 6600 - 5314 - 00 $ 00 Street Im rovements � Account Number Funds Used To Date Program Name w,VreR Se ,�nT..pty,+, 700, e slot wo GEa16RAL.GuA111 q 95075- 10 $ __ _ Sales Tax Project Number Remaining Balance Fund B GET IEW : XXXX Budgeted Item Budget Adjustment Attached d e Coordinator Administrative Services Director CONTRACT/GRANT/LEASE REVIEW : GRANTING AGENCY : .) /- // a0 Acco ini Ma er Date A Coordin Date fil ilk 1- 12- On i y Attorney Date 2 ternal Auditor Date � VA Q QR, T- 0dabo Purchasing Officer Date STAFF RECOMMENDATION : Staff recommends that the Council approve the contract with EGIS Consulting Inc . for consultation work with the USCOE for Permit 404 regarding the Arkansas Research 6 Technology Park . „ „ o ' sion ead Dat Cross Reference New Item : Yes ftDe or DatePrey Ord/Res # : rvices Director Orig Contract Date : Date FAYETTEV,LE THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE To: Wayne Ledbetter, Staff Engineer From: Heather Woodruff, City Clerk Date: January 21 , 2000 Attached is a copy of the ordinance waiving the requirements of competitive bidding for professional services for the USCOE 404 Permit for the Arkansas Research and Technology Park. Your purchase requisition has been forward to the Internal Auditor cc: Yolanda Fields, Internal Auditor Steve Davis, Budget Director cc: