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Resolution waiving the competitive bidding process and approving contract with Kapur & Associates, Inc. for water main and sanitary sewer design services in the amount of $205,040
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WHEREAS, the City's Capital Improvements Program includes the reconstruction of STH 181 (Glenview Avenue and Wauwatosa Avenue) from Wisconsin Avenue to Center Street (CIP Project No. 1121); and
WHEREAS, STH 181 is a Connecting Highway within the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) roadway system and WisDOT will fund the majority of the costs associated with roadway reconstruction, bridge maintenance, and storm sewer improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City is responsible for the design and construction costs associated with water main and sanitary sewer improvements within the project corridor; and
WHEREAS, WisDOT and the City previously completed a Quality Based Selection process to select a consultant for the overall project design, resulting in the selection of Michael Baker International, with Kapur & Associates, Inc. serving as a subconsultant providing survey and public relations services; and
WHEREAS, due to Kapur & Associates, Inc.'s familiarity with the project and their current work performing survey services along the project corridor, the firm is well positioned to perform the water main and sanitary sewer design work; and
WHEREAS, Kapur & Associates, Inc. submitted a proposal in the amount of $205,040.00 for these services, which City staff have determined to be fair and reasonable; and
WHEREAS, funds for this work are included in the 2026 Capital Budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City that the competitive bidding process is hereby waived.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate City officials are authorized to enter into a professional services agreement with Kapur & Associates, Inc. for water main and sanitary sewer design services associated with the reconstruction of STH 181 (Glenview Avenue and Wauwatosa...
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