The Engineering Department recommends approval of an expenditure in the amount of $181,825 for construction materials testing professional services from Raba Kistner, Inc., for the Middle Cove, Lookout, Tumbleweed, Westridge, Carrington & Early Morn – Paving and Waterline Improvements project.

This project includes testing services for the installation of approximately 4,300 linear feet of 6” and 8” water alignments, and replacement of approximately 17,400 SY of 6” reinforced concrete paving. 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 $181,825.

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

Raba Kistner, 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 utility backfill testing for past pavement/utility rehabilitation projects in 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 the infrastructure’s service life.

Funding for this item is available in the 2024-25 Street Improvements CIP and is planned for future years, as well. Material Testing services for the Middle Cove, Lookout, Tumbleweed, Westridge, Carrington & Early Morn - Paving & Waterline Improvements project, in the total amount of $181,825, will leave a balance of $3,315,052 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.