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Approval of contract for engineering services regarding Hwy 127 South Utility Relocation
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SUMMARY: TDOT has started the utility relocation process for a portion of the Hwy 127 South Project and they have a fast-tracked schedule set up for the project. TDOT has verbally assured the City that TDOT would pay for 100% of the utility relocation but would not pay for betterment. A contract amendment from TDOT is forthcoming.
All engineering previously designed for this area is of no value because of the drastic design changes made to the plans and the conversion from metric units to english units.
The City is currently working with J.R. Wauford & Co. on other water projects and because of their performance on these projects, City Staff suggests hiring J. R. Wauford & Co. for this project.
A contract with J.R. Wauford & Company for the Homestead Triangle portion of the Hwy 127 South Utility Relocation is attached. The Engineering cost, for water and sewer, is derived from the TDOT “Estimate of Engineering Cost” spread sheet in that is also attached.
The Director of Engineering recommends the approval of the contract. A budget amendment is not necessary.
BUDGET ACCOUNT: 413-52390-934-004
Recommended Action
NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the attached contract in the total amount of $62,460.01