ORDINANCE NO. 179881

*Authorize a contract with Crane & Merseth Engineering/Surveying for construction management, inspection and project support personnel services as required by the Water Bureau (Ordinance)

The City of Portland ordains:

Section 1. The Council finds:

1.  The Bureau of Water Works Engineering Construction Management Section has determined a need for qualified construction management, inspection and support personnel to augment City staff during peak construction periods.

2.  The Consultant selection process has been conducted in accordance with the Bureau of Purchases Manual "Contracting for Professional, Technical, and Expert Services (PTE)."

3.  The Consultant Selection Committee, the Bureau of Water Works Chief Engineer and Interim Administrator recommends that Crane & Merseth Engineering/Surveying be retained for providing said construction personnel on request.

4.  Funds are available in the Bureau of Water Works Operating Fund FY 2005-2006 and FY 2006-2007.

NOW, THEREFORE, The Council directs:

a.  That the Mayor and Auditor are authorized to execute on behalf of the City a contract with Crane & Merseth Engineering/Surveying to provide qualified construction management personnel to the Portland Water Bureau, at a cost not to exceed $500,000 in accordance with the contract attached as Exhibit A.

b.  The Mayor and the Auditor are hereby authorized to draw and deliver checks payable to Crane & Merseth Engineering/Surveying, chargeable to FY 2005-2006 and FY 2006-2007 Operating Fund, Account 521000, Project No. 3900, Center Code 18089903, when demand is presented and approved by the proper authorities.

Section 2. The Council declares that an emergency exists because a delay in proceeding with this contract will overload existing City staff with the forthcoming construction project workload. Therefore this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Council.

Mary Ellen Collentine

January 5, 2006

BACKING SHEET INFORMATION

AGENDA NO. 61-2006

ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION/COUNCIL DOCUMENT NO. 179881