To approve an expenditure for construction materials testing professional services for Screening Wall Replacement - Park Boulevard, Parker Road, Independence Parkway, 14th Street & 15th Street, Project No. 7574, in the amount of $198,478 from Terracon Consultants, Inc. for the Engineering Department; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Approved

The Engineering Department recommends approval of an expenditure in the amount of $198,478 for construction materials testing professional  services from Terracon Consultants, Inc., for the Screening Wall Replacement - Park Boulevard, Parker Road, Independence Parkway, 14th Street & 15th Street.

This project includes testing services for approximately 6,000 linear feet of reconstructed brick screening wall comprised of concrete drill shaft piers, reinforced concrete grade beam, brick columns and panels. In addition, the project will also include replacement of deteriorating concrete alley pavement, concrete sidewalks, and barrier free ramps. The total expenditure amount is for $198,478.

Terracon Consultants, Inc., was deemed most qualified based on their Statement of Qualifications submission for RFQ No. 2021-0378-XR.

Terracon Consultants, Inc., was deemed most qualified for this project based on previous successful materials testing experience with the City of Plano Engineering Department for similar project scope including concrete pavement and 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 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 in the infrastructure's service life.

Funding for this item is available in the 2023-24 Street Improvements CIP and is planned for future years, as well.  Materials testing services for the Screening Wall Replacement - Park Boulevard, Parker Road, Independence Parkway, 14^th Street & 15^th Street project, in the total estimated amount of $198,478, will leave a current year balance of $512,413 for future expenditures.

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