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CityCouncil | 2017-11-21 | 3 | The Project Manager responded the estimate of $150,000 per contract is only an estimate and is only awarded as needed. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether there is a better estimate on the cost and why is the engineering not being provided in house. The Project Manager responded two items are for different professional services, one is for civil engineering and one is for structural engineering; stated each year the contract will come before Council for approval prior to awarding the contract. The City Manager stated 10% of the contract is covered from the General Fund and the balance is covered by the developer. Councilmember Oddie inquired why staff is going to three different firms instead of one. The Project Manager responded the City can continue with another firm if it is not happy with a firm; different firms allow for more options. Vice Mayor Vella inquired why a 5 year contract is being executed when the City only has a 2 year budget. The Project Manager responded the award is for up to 5 years. Vice Mayor Vella inquired how much money will the contractor receive if the services are not used, to which the Project Manager responded zero. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the contractor is paid a retainer to hold the services. The Project Manager responded the contractor will be on standby and only paid when the services are used. Mayor Spencer inquired how many engineers the City has on staff. The Project Manager responded the City has no structural engineers and two licensed civil engineers. Mayor Spencer inquired why there are not more engineers on staff; stated that she believes having more engineers on staff would help expedite the permit process for the public. The Project Manager responded certain engineers have certain expertise; having a consultant allows the City to terminate the contract if the City is dissatisfied with the service. The City Manager responded having a contractor allows the process to be expedited for the project or developer. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 21, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-11-21.pdf |