On-Call Engineering Services for New and Replacement of Distribution and Transmission Mains

The City of Tucson has awarded a contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for on-call engineering services for new and replacement of distribution and transmission mains. The contract includes a scope of work that involves providing professional services for various projects, including pre-engineering design services, field survey, preparation of base drawings/maps, construction drawing document preparation, opinion of probable construction cost, specifications, utility and permits coordination, procurement and bid phase service, post-design services, and necessary coordination and management of sub-consultant to provide a successful completion of projects. The contract has a term of one year, with the option to renew for two additional two-year periods. The contract includes a provision for rate adjustments and requires the contractor to maintain certain insurance coverage. Some key points of the contract include: • The contract is for on-call engineering services for new and replacement of distribution and transmission mains. • The scope of work includes pre-engineering design services, field survey, preparation of base drawings/maps, construction drawing document preparation, opinion of probable construction cost, specifications, utility and permits coordination, procurement and bid phase service, post-design services, and necessary coordination and management of sub-consultant to provide a successful completion of projects. • The contract has a term of one year, with the option to renew for two additional two-year periods. • The contract includes a provision for rate adjustments. • The contractor is required to maintain certain insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability. • The contract requires the contractor to provide an electronic copy of the complete contract to the City of Tucson Department of Procurement upon receipt of the Notice of Intent to Award. • The contract includes a provision for advice and consultation, which requires the consultant to be available to the City for advice and consultation on the interpretation of the plans and specifications on questions that may arise during the course of the contract.