Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 12/3/2024
Item Status: New
From: Frank Lundy, P.E., County Engineer
Mark Acreman, P.E., Assistant County Engineer
Tucker Stuart, P.E., Operations Manager
Submitted by: Amanda Brannan, Operations Support Specialist II
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for River Road Bridge Relocation
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve on-call consultant, Michael Baker International, Inc., to perform Construction Engineering and Inspection (CE&I) Services for the River Road Bridge Relocation Project with CE&I fees not to exceed $283,555.91.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Highway Department has selected Michael Baker International, Inc., to perform CE&I services for the River Road Bridge Relocation Project.
This project is located on River Road in the Styx River Community of Baldwin County. Numerous flooding events have occurred over the years causing roadway failures, ditch erosion, loss of access to property and flooding of homes. The proposed improvements include replacing the roadway bridge and reinforcing the remaining open ditches.
Previous Commission action/date:
April 2, 2024 - The Commission approved the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in the amount of $2,085,127.20 for the cost of the Drainage Improvements along River Road Project, including the construction of a new bridge over Flat Creek, and relocating the road and bridge crossing outside of the effective floodway for Styx River to mitigate flooding impacts and improve safety; and adopted Resolution #2024-085 of the Baldwin County Commission allocating up to $2,085,127.20 of the ARPA funds for the Drainage Improvements along River Road Project.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: Not to exceed $283,555.91
Budget line item(s) to be used: HW22130.4CONTRCN.4CONTR SRV.4CONT299
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Upon approval, the Highway Department will issue a Notice to Proceed to Michael Baker International, Inc.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A