REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 5, 2020 FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director Public Works Department THROUGH: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Assistant Director Public Works Department, Engineering Division BY: CECILIO F. GARCIA, Supervising Engineering Technician Public Works Department, Project Management Section SUBJECT ..Title Approve an agreement for professional engineering services with WRT, Inc. of San Francisco, California for $357,000, plus a $35,700 contingency, for design and construction support services for the Mariposa Plaza Project (Council District 3) ..Body RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Council approve an agreement for professional engineering services with WRT, Inc. for $357,000, plus a $35,700 contingency, for the design and construction support phases of the Mariposa Plaza Project and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Fresno (City). EXECUTIVE SUMMARY As a part of the approved Master Grant Agreement for the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Grant Program with the Strategic Growth Council (SGC) the City was awarded funding for the Mariposa Plaza Project. To initiate the project, the City advertised a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional engineering services to prepare construction documents and perform community engagement for the Mariposa Plaza Project. The subject consultant agreement, in the amount of $357,000 with a $35,700 contingency, will facilitate the design, community engagement, and construction support services necessary to complete the project. BACKGROUND The Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Grant Program was established by Assembly Bill (AB) 2722 and is administered by the SGC using Cap-and-Trade funds for the development and implementation of neighborhood-level transformative climate community plans that include multiple, coordinated greenhouse gas emissions reduction projects that provide local economic, environmental, and health benefits to disadvantaged communities. The TCC Grant Program takes a place-based approach that commits applicants to the achievement of economic, environmental, and public health benefits in a specific community through the deployment of integrated climate strategies that combine greenhouse gas reduction activities to achieve multiple community benefits and drive innovation. The City has been awarded grant funds of $66,500,000 from the TCC Grant Program to fund the development and implementation of neighborhood-level coordinated greenhouse gas emissions reduction projects that provide local economic, environmental and health benefits to disadvantaged communities. The submittal for the grant funds, named the Transform Fresno Plan, includes coordination with several Partners to deliver a variety of California Climate Investment projects, including the redesign of Mariposa Plaza. On February 28, 2019, the City Council approved the Master Grant Agreement with SGC for development and implementation of greenhouse gas emissions reduction projects in the amount of $66,500,000. On May 16, 2019, the City Council approved a Sub-Recipient Agreement with the City's Department of Public Works for the Mariposa Plaza Project in the amount of $3,859,000 and approved Resolution No. 2019-105 amending the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2018-157. In September 2019, the City advertised a RFQ for the design and construction support phases of the project. The general scope of work includes installation of permeable paving, construction of a new stage, canopies for shade, landscaping and irrigation, benches, and lighting. The design and improvements will be completed in accordance with the City of Fresno Public Works Standards and the California Building Code. In accordance with Administrative Order (A.O.) 6-19, staff sent out a RFQ via the City's website and the Business Journal. The RFQ was advertised for four weeks. Two Statements of Qualifications were received from respondents and staff interviewed the two qualified respondents in October 2019. WRT, Inc. was determined to be the most qualified consultant and submitted an acceptable proposal for the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Staff is requesting City Council approve the agreement with WRT, Inc. of San Francisco, CA for $357,000, plus a $35,700 contingency, for the design of plans, cost estimates and general construction documents for the Mariposa Plaza Project, and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to sign and execute the contract, approved as to form by the City Attorney's Office, on behalf of the City. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS This project was determined to be Categorically Exempt under Section 15302/Class 2 and Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, adopted by City Council on May 25, 2017, and a Notice of Exemption filed with the County of Fresno on May 30, 2017. LOCAL PREFERENCE Local preference was not implemented because of the TCC Grant funding. FISCAL IMPACT The project is located in Council District 3 and will not impact the General Fund. The Mariposa Plaza Project is fully funded by TCC Grant funds. All appropriations necessary for this contract are included in the current fiscal year adopted budget. Attachments: Vicinity Map Consultant Agreement