Title
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Approving a Professional Services Contract with LandTec Engineers, LLC in an Amount not to Exceed $277,125.00 for Construction Materials Engineering, Testing Services and Special Inspections for the Service Center Expansion and New Animal Care Offices Project; Finding that the Meeting at which this is Approved is Open to the Public as Required by Law; and Declaring an Effective Date
Requested Action
Staff is requesting approval for a PSC for materials testing and other related services for the Service Center Expansion and New Animal Care Offices Project.
Recommendation
Staff and the City's project control team, Peak Program Value, LLC, recommend approval.
Description/History
The City approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment with Steele and Freeman, the CMAR, on August 26th, 2024, transitioning the Service Center Expansion and New Animal Care Offices Project into construction. Material and special testing is required for construction projects of this scale for steel, concrete, structural masonry, soil testing, and more. It is best practice for the material and special testing firm to be independent and experienced.
Justification
Chapter 17 of the International Building Code details requirements for materials and special testing.
Funding Source
Building Construction Fund, Utility Fund
Prepared By
Matt Jones, Assistant City Manager