HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 07_6/12/2025 Agenda Item #7.
Regular Council
STAFF MEMO x
Meeting: Regular Council - Jun 12 2025
Staff Contact: Marjorie Craig, Utilities Director Department: Utilities
Consider Approval of Chen Moore and Associates (CMA) Work Authorization for Dover Ditch Living
Shoreline Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) Services for $38,000
SUMMARY:
Village of Tequesta (Village) Utilities Department (UD) recommends approval of a work authorization with
Chen Moore and Associates (CMA) for the "Dover Ditch Living Shoreline" project (Project). The work
authorization includes construction engineering inspection (CEI) phase services for a project to
realign and stabilize the westernmost 350 feet of Dover Ditch, not to exceed $38,000.
This project design was completed in 2023 and has since been in the permitting stage, primarily with the US
Fish and Wildlife Service, requiring a partial redesign to help prevent manatees from getting stranded. The final
permit was received in April 2025, and the project is currently out to bid.
The costs for this project, including these CEI services, will be shared with the Town of Jupiter (Town). The
Village will pay CMA directly for costs incurred, and the Town will be invoiced for 40% of the actual costs. For
these services, the Village will be responsible for$22,800 and the Town will be responsible for$15,200.
The projected project schedule is outlined below:
Bid Project: Mid-May 2025
Award Project: July 2025
Issue Notice to Proceed: August 2025
Complete Project: March 2026 (pending supply chain)
CMA has a master agreement with the Village through the Consultant's Competitive Negotiations Act (CCNA),
FS287.055, approved on September 10, 2020. The CCNA requires public agencies to select professional
service firms based on qualifications.
Please see the attached scope of services for more details. The work authorization will be funded by the
Stormwater Fund account for engineering services for capital repair& replacement projects.
STORMWATER FUND-Account 403-411-531.302 Engineering Services
Budgeted: $28,152
Available: $28,152
Amount of this proposal: $22,800 (Village portion)
Total Remaining: $ 5,352
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BUDGET • •
BUDGET AMOUNT $28,152 AMOUNT AVAILABLE EXPENDITURE AMOUNT:
$28,152 $22,800
FUNDING SOURCES: 403-411-531.302 IS THIS A PIGGYBACK:
❑ Yes ❑x N/A
DID YOU OBTAIN 3 QUOTES?
❑ Yes ❑x N/A
QUOTE 1 - BUSINESS NAME N/A QUOTE AMOUNT N/A
QUOTE 2 - BUSINESS NAME N/A QUOTE AMOUNT N/A
QUOTE 3 - BUSINESS NAME N/A QUOTE AMOUNT N/A
COMMENTS/EXPLANATION ON SELECTION Not related to a procurement item, approval of work
authorization
1) 25.0428.Dover Ditch CEI VOT UD WA-CMA executed
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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
CONSULTING SERVICES WORK AUTHORIZATION
DATE: 5/9/2025 VILLAGE RFQ. NO.:
WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 4 FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
PROJECT No. G/L CODE:
CHEN-MOORE PROJECT NO.: 492.003
PROJECT TITLE: Dover Ditch Living Shoreline Construction Services
This Work Authorization, when executed, shall be incorporated in and shall become an integral
part of the Agreement for Professional Services dated September 10, 2021, between the Village of
Tequesta ("VILLAGE") and Chen-Moore & Associates ("CONSULTANT"), hereafter referred to
as the Agreement.
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The CONSULTANT shall provide professional engineering assistance for the oversight of
construction improvements associated with the Dover Ditch Living Shoreline,located on W Riverside
Drive at the western edge of River Terrace Drive. The proposed improvements are to reconfigure the
existing ditch and provide living shoreline aspects, including dredging of the ditch, a realignment of
the ditch, strengthening of the ditch's banks, and plantings of native species.
The scope of services shall be comprised of the following tasks:
TASK 1 —Project Management and Construction Meetings
TASK 2— Submittal Review
TASK 3 —Field Inspections
TASK 4—Close-out Support
II. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The following is a description of the services to be provided under this Task Order.
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TASK 1 —Project Management
CMA will facilitate a construction kick-off meeting with the Owner and Contractor to review the
project and discuss any questions regarding the Contract Documents. Subsequent to the kickoff
meeting, CMA will be available to coordinate any concerns between the Contractor, Village, or
residents. CMA will also facilitate additional progress meetings as needed during construction.
TASK 2— Submittal Review
CMA will review all submittals from the Contractor during construction. For the purposes of
determining the level of effort required, it is assumed the number of submittals will be limited to the
following:
• Requests for Additional Information (RAT)—Up to five (5)
• Shop Drawings—Up to fifteen (15)
• Change Order Requests—Up to two (2)
• Pay Applications—Up to four(4)
Each submittal will be reviewed and marked up by CMA and returned to the Contractor and Village
staff as needed.
TASK 3- Field Inspections
During construction, CMA will provide a limited inspection services in cooperation with Village Staff
to ensure the work is being completed in conformance with the contract documents. It is assumed
that construction will be broken into the following three phases:
1. Mobilization: Equipment Mobilization, Material Deliveries, and Site prep
2. Heavy Civil: Dredging and reconfiguring of the ditch,placement of rip-rap
3. Restoration: Vegetation planting, Sod, Cleanup, Etc
For the purposes of this proposal, it is assumed that the first phase will be 2 weeks with limited site
inspections. For the second phase it is assumed that the work will progress for 8 weeks and CMA
will provide up to 8 hours of support to the Village Staff's on-site inspections each week. For the
third phase it is assumed that the work will progress for 4 weeks and require on-site inspections with
CMA and Village staff.
TASK 4—Close-out Support
As part of this task,CMA will provide a substantial and final completion walkthrough with a punchlist
for the Contractor and Village to review and follow. As part of this task, CMA will also review record
drawings as submitted by the Contractor and submit all necessary paperwork for close-out of related
permits.
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III. SCHEDULE
The Project will begin immediately after CONSULTANT receives a written Notice-to-Proceed(NTP)
and an executed AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT will coordinate the Project schedule with the
VILLAGE but assumes the work will be completed within 180 calendar days of receiving the written
NTP.
IV. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT
CONSULTANT proposes to complete the Scope of Service described herein on an hourly basis for a
not-to-exceed fee of $38,000. Table I summarizes CONSULTANT's total not-to-exceed fee and
breakdown of fees by task.
TABLE 1
SUMMARY OF ENGINEERING FEE
Task Fee
Task 1 — Project Management and Construction Meetings $5,200.00
Task 2—Submittal Review $11,850.00
Task 3— Field Inspection $15,850.00
Task 4—Close-Out Services $5,100.00
Total Not-to-Exceed Fee $38,000.00
IV. EXCLUSIONS
The services outlined below are not included as part of the scope of work, although additional service
agreements can be executed to assist the Village with these services if necessary:
1). Full-time on-site inspection services
2). Field survey for As-builts or Record Drawings
3). Field testing of soils, concrete, or asphalt pavement
4). Resident notifications or direct coordination with the public.
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V. AGREEMENT REFERENCE
The work authorized under this Work Authorization shall be performed under the terms and
conditions described within the Professional Services Agreement dated September 10, 2021, by and
between the Village of Tequesta("VILLAGE")and Chen-Moore&Associates("CONSULTANT").
Compensation shall not exceed the hourly rates currently in effect under this Agreement.
CHEN-MOORE & ASSOCIATES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
Digitally signed by
Jeremy
Jeremy Allen
Allen Date:2025.05.09
By: By: 13:27:32-04'00'
Jeremy Allen, Village Manager
Print Name: Brent Whitfield
Title: Director of Water Resources Date: See digital signature above
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