Title
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Approving a Professional Services Contract Between The City of Mansfield, TX and Birkhoff, Hendricks and Carter, LLP in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000.00 for Development Review Services (General Fund)
Requested Action
Consider the authorization of funding and approval of a contract.
Recommendation
The authorization of funding in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 and approval of development review services with Birkhoff, Hendricks and Carter, LLP.
Description/History
An evaluation of the workforce was made in 2023 to look for ways to increase efficiency of operations. It was concluded that the engineering review of construction plans to support development projects could be done more efficiently by a third-party consultant
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After review of qualifications and staff capacity, Staff decided to contract with Birkhoff, Hendricks and Carter, LLP (BHC).
This firm has been reviewing construction plans for development for the City of Mansfield since September of 2023 and has met Staff’s performance expectations. Staff believes this firm has the necessary expertise and staff to meet the department’s desired level of review and schedule. The fee for reviews will be based on the firm’s salary costs for review. From September 2023 to May 2024, a total of $80,301.44 has been spent on 3rd party development reviews with BHC.
Justification
It is expected that this service will provide efficient and expedient engineering infrastructure plan review for all development projects.
The Director of Engineering Services will be in attendance at the meeting to answer Council’s questions regarding the proposed funding and contracts.
Funding Source
General Fund
Prepared By
Trace Hilton, Asst. Director of Engineering Services, Engineering Services, 817-276-4247