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DATE: JULY 1, 1987
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6b. Amrove Consulting Erx�ineerina Firm far Construction Manaaesnent Service
The reason for considering this item is because our current insulting
firm, S. E. H., inc., has not performed satisfactorily in the past six
(6) months. The basic problem stens from poor construction management.
I sent out request for proposals for construction management services
to three (3) consulting firms doing work in this area and S. E. H.,
Inc. I received proposals from S. E. H., Inc., O. S. M. and Maier
Stewart and Associates. All the proposals were very professionally put
together and each firm would be very capable of performing the services
I requested in the "Request for Proposal".
I am recoiTending that the City stay with the firm of S. E. H., Inca
for providing construction management services. The reason for this
recommendation is S. E. H., Inc. outlined in their proposal
satisfactory methods which when implemented should satisfy the Citys
needs. The other factor weighing in my recommendation is that there
would be inherent problems with communication and potential conflicts
between two different engineering firms on the same project. I do not
feel I have the time to be the mediator in these instances and I feel
this outweighs the benefit of having another firm review plans and
bring any potential design problems to the Citys attention. I would
rather review the construction plans myself rather than get involved in
potential arguments between consulting firms.
One of the reasons S. E. H., Inc. service has not been acceptable was
because the Companys work load was not distributed equally among its
staff. The result was insufficient attention to detail and
construction management. Although I feel their proposal satisfactorily
addresses those issues I would like to recommend that Council allow the
to farm out the overload projects to either of the other two consulting
firms that submitted proposals. I would take -the firms expertise and
availability into consideration upon assigning any overload projects.
I feel either of these firms are very professional and well qualified.
Besides, it will keep our current consulting firm honest.
Enclosed with your packet is a copy of each proposal for your
information.
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ITEMS FUR JULY 71 1987 OXtX!IL MWrIM
I will be on hand at the July 7, 1987 Council meeting to answer any questions
Council may have regarding this matter.
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard M. Hefti, P. E.
City Engineer/Public Warks Director