REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Authorize the Issuance of a Consultant Service Agreement With TRC Solutions, Inc. for Professional Services to Upgrade of the Fuel Station at City Hall (F25-437)
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approval is requested to authorize the issuance of a Consultant Services Agreement to TRC Solutions, Inc. of Irvine for a not-to-exceed amount of $257,956, plus a 10% contingency in the amount of $25,796, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $283,752, for design and pre-construction professional services to upgrade the fuel station at City Hall.
EXISTING POLICY
Pursuant to Chapter 2.08, including Section 2.08.040, of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code, contracts for professional services are awarded through a Request for Proposals (RFP) best value process, unless otherwise exempt, and City Council approval is required for the procurement of goods and/or services exceeding $250,000 in any one transaction.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
As part of the contract, the consultant will prepare a memorandum identifying any CEQA requirements and, as appropriate, CEQA exemption documentation. Based on the consultant's memorandum, staff will determine the appropriate level of environmental review and will present to Council the corresponding CEQA analysis and findings at the time of construction award. Staff anticipates that the project will be exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302(c), which applies to the replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems and/or facilities involving negligible or no expansion of capacity.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The project consists of upgrading the fuel station at Sunnyvale City Hall by replacing three (3) existing underground storage tanks (USTs) with new USTs. In addition, the project will replace the fuel dispenser system and other associated equipment at the fueling station. It is anticipated that the new USTs for both gasoline and diesel will be smaller, given fuel consumption trends and the City's pl...
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