HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2024-118 Award RFP 2024 Inlet Valley Sewer Improvement Project Prof ServMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
November 4, 2024
TB Resolution 2024-118: Authorization to Award Contract forProfessional Services for the 2024 Inlet Valley Sewer Improvements Project
Whereas, on October 25,2024, the Town of Ithaca Director of Engineering (Director) received proposals for the Design and Preparation of Electrical Detailed Construction Drawings and
Specifications for the 2024 Inlet Valley Sewer Improvements Project (Improvement), and
WhereasBarton & Loguidice, D.P.Chas adequately outlined related work experience, project objectives, and timelines that meet and/or exceed the Town’s expectations, and
Whereas, the Directorand staff have reviewed the proposal and qualifications of the firm,and have recommended that the Town Board select the firm’sfixed fee proposal of $33,571for Detailed
Construction Drawings and Specification Preparation (Task A) and a fee not to exceed $8,525 for Construction Support (Task B), which is a responsive and qualified proposal, and
Whereas, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, approval, construction and implementation of
the Improvement and establishment of the Town of Ithaca 2024 Inlet Valley Sewer Improvement Area, together with the related actions and approvals required by other boards and agencies
(the “Project”), is an Unlisted action for which the Town of Ithaca Town Board, acting in an uncoordinated environmental review with respect to the Project, made a negative determination
of environmental significance on October 7, 2024, and
Whereas,at its meeting onOctober 7,2024, the Town Board adopted a Public Interest Order (TB Resolution 2024-101) establishing the Improvement and the Town of Ithaca 2024 Inlet Valley
Sewer Improvement Area and authorizing a maximum amount of $1,278,685.00to be expended on this Improvement subject to permissive referendum in the manner provided in Town Law Article
7 and Town Law Section 209-q,and now, therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board authorizes the award of the contract for the Design and Preparation of Electrical Detailed Construction Drawings and Specifications for the 2024 Inlet Valley
Sewer Improvements Project to Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C, 443 Electronics Parkway, Liverpool, NY 13088 subject to final approval by the Director and the Attorney for the Town,andcontingent
upon either:
No permissive referendum being requested as permitted by law on the Town Board’s October 7, 2024, Public Interest Order authorizing and approving the Town of Ithaca 2024 Inlet Valley
Sewer Improvement, or
If such a referendum is requested, such referendum is held and said resolution is approved at same, and be it further
Resolved, that the Town Supervisor is authorized to execute such contract upon such approval of the final contract documents and the approval of the Town of Ithaca 2024 Inlet Valley
Sewer Improvement by the voters, if a permissive referendum is held, and be it further
Resolved,that the Director is authorized to approve contract amendments, without further authorization from the Town Board, upon receipt of appropriate justification and provided the
maximum amount of such amendments does not exceed $3,400in aggregate, and be it further
Resolved, that the total contract amount, including contingency, shall not exceed Forty Five Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Six Dollars ($45,496), and be it further
Resolved, the Town Finance Officer is authorized to make any necessary budget entries and adjustments to establish the Project.
Moved: Rich DePaoloSeconded: Eric Levine
Vote: ayes – Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Levine, Johnson & Gutenberger