The Engineering Department recommends approval of an expenditure in the amount of $129,010 for materials testing services from TEAM Consultants, Inc. for the Screening Wall Replacement - Marsh Lane.
This project includes material testing for approximately 4,547 linear feet of screening wall and sidewalks at The Hills at Preston neighborhoods and at Oak Brook Estates. The total expenditure amount is for $129,010.
TEAM Consultants, Inc. was deemed most qualified based on their Statement of Qualifications submission for RFQ No. 2021-0378-XR, and based on previous successful materials testing experience with the City of Plano Engineering Department for similar project scope including sidewalk testing, concrete drill shaft foundation inspection, and mortar testing for various screening wall projects within the City.
The benefit of this project includes verification that the materials furnished and installed by the contractor meet or exceed project specifications and city standards.
Not approving the expenditure would result in limiting the contractor’s accountability to provide materials meeting the specified project requirements, potentially reducing the quality of materials placed and the infrastructure’s service life.