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Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Professional Consulting Services Agreement with Rock Engineering & Testing Laboratory, Inc. for geotechnical engineering services for City projects.
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This award recommendation is for the City of Round Rock - General Services Department to establish a contract with Rock Engineering and Testing Laboratory, LLC for the geotechnical services needed to support City operations. The agreement will establish an on-call work authorization service for the City with Rock Engineering and Testing Laboratory. Services include geotechnical borings and soils analysis; construction materials testing including concrete, masonry, and asphalt; and Project Engineer and Geologist inspections and reports.
Rock Engineering has a local office and laboratory in Round Rock and has successfully completed geotechnical and materials testing services on past projects including Public Safety Training Center; Fire Stations No. 4, No. 8, No. 3, and No. 9; Round Rock Public Library, and is currently providing services for Fire Station No. 1.
This contract was established through a professional services process and has been exempt from competition as prescribed in Texas Local Government Code 252.022.
5 Year Contract, A total amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00.