To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement (Contract) with Dewberry Engineers Inc., for the Byron Highway Bridge Replacement project, Byron area.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a Consulting Services Agreement (contract) amendment with Dewberry Engineers Inc., effective June 30, 2025, to increase the payment limit by $195,399 to a new payment limit of $1,598,855 for professional engineering services, and to extend the term through December 31, 2029, Byron area. (County Federal Project No.: BRLS-5928(104), County Project No.: 4660-6X1048); (District III)
FISCAL IMPACT:
Work performed under this amendment is funded by 88.53% Federal Highway Bridge Program Funds, 2% Department of Water Resource Funds, and 9.47% Local Road Funds.
BACKGROUND:
This project will replace the Byron Highway Bridge (28C-0121), which spans the California Aqueduct and is located approximately 11 miles northwest of Tracy and 4 miles southeast of Byron.
On September 11, 2018, County contracted with Drake, Haglan & Associates, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the Project after completing a request for proposal solicitation and technical proposal process. Professional engineering services for the Project, include geotechnical and hydraulic studies, construction support, project management and coordination, and environmental and right of way support, for the proper and satisfactory execution of the Byron Highway Bridge Replacement project.
On September 28, 2019, Dewberry Engineers Inc. (dba Dewberry | Drake Haglan) was assigned the Project’s agreement from Drake, Haglan & Associates, Inc. through an Assignment and Assumption Agreement.
This amendment will increase the payment limit to $1,598,855 and extend the contract term from June 30, 2025 to December 31, 2029, which is necessary for the continuation of professional engineering services through the completion of the project.
Government Code Section 31000 and 4525 authorizes the County to contract for services, including the type of professional engineering services that Dewberry Engineering Inc. provides.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without approval from the Board of Supervisors, the Byron Highway Bridge Replacement project that Dewberry Engineers Inc. provides professional engineering services for will experience delays and added costs as the County solicits for new professional services.