The Engineering Department recommends approval of an expenditure in the amount of $65,055 for materials testing services from Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc., for the Sidewalk Improvements – 15th Street from Coit Road to Custer Road.

This project includes construction materials testing for the reconstruction of concrete sidewalk and curb ramps, as well as the construction of a masonry retaining wall along 15th Street. The total expenditure amount is for $65,055.

Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc., was deemed most qualified based on their Statement of Qualifications submission for RFQ No. 2019-0397-X.

The benefit of this project includes verification that the materials furnished and installed by the contractor meet or exceed project specifications and standards.

Not approving the expenditure would result in limiting the Contractor’s accountability to provide materials meeting the specified requirements, which could possibly reduce the infrastructure's service life.

Funding for this item is available in the 2020-21 Street Improvements CIP and is planned for 2021-22, as well.  Materials testing services for the Sidewalk Improvements - 15^th Street from Coit Road to Custer Road project, in the total estimated amount of $65,055, will leave a current year balance of $8,219 for future project expenditures.

Approval of this item will support the City's Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor of being an Excellent, Innovative, and Accountable City Government.