HomeMy WebLinkAboutC36801 Ratify Invoices - Michel Baker IntlSTAFF REPORT
CITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEETING DATE: August 27, 2020
PREPARED BY: Ryan Gayler, Project Manager
REQUEST: Ratify the City Manager's Authorization to amend Contract No.
C36801 with Michael Baker International to pay for project related
invoices in the amount of $24,644.50.
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, ratify the City Manager's authorization to amend Contract No.
C36801 with Michael Baker International to pay for project related invoices in the
amount of $24,644.50.
Funds are available in Account No. 2134311-4332000, Measure A —Tamarisk Row, and
4204291-4400100, Drainage Reserve Funds — Haystack Channel.
Strateaic Plan
The proposed action has no impact on the Strategic Plan.
Backaround Analvsis
The Public Works Department contracts for on -call surveying services with Michael Baker
International. On two occasions, the services were used to perpetuate the survey monuments
on Tamarisk Row as part of the repaving of that street, and to perform a lot line adjustment
to properly establish the northern property line of the Haystack Channel near Portola Avenue.
The work was performed as requested, but cost overruns on other projects have exceeded
the authorized contract total.
The City Manager authorized the increase since the work was completed, with the
understanding that the on -call contracts and task orders for authorized work be more closely
monitored going forward, and the increase be ratified by the City Council at its next regular
meeting.
Fiscal Analvsis
There is no fiscal impact beyond the payment of the invoices.
LEGAL REVIEW
NIA
DEPT. REVIEW
Robert W. Hargreaves Tom Garcia, P.E.
City Attorney Director of Public Works
Lauri Aylaian, City Manager:
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Janet M. Moore
Director of Finance
ASSISTANT
CITY MANAGER
.Andy Firestine
Andy Firestine
Assistant City Manager