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Consider awarding a professional services contract to Standard Testing & Engineering, LLC, for the purpose of providing full testing and engineering services for the City of Lawton and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract.
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INITIATOR: Director of Engineering, Joseph Painter, PE
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Director of Engineering, Joseph Painter, PE
BACKGROUND: The Engineering Department for the City of Lawton needs professional material testing services as those provided by Standard Testing & Engineering, LLC. Further, the Engineer Department for the City of Lawton has had multiple vacant engineering positions for the past several years. The Department will continue to attempt to fill these vacant positions, but until full-time Engineers are hired, it is desired to retain the services of an engineering consultant for the purpose of providing engineering services on an as needed basis for various types of projects with the City of Lawton.
It is recommended the City enter into an agreement for professional testing and engineering services with Standard Testing & Engineering, LLC at the rates provided in the attached fee schedule on an as needed basis. The agreement will be in effect through June 30, 2024.
EXHIBIT: Agreement for Professional Testing & Engineering Services
KEY ISSUES: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE: Engineering Department Professional and Technical Services Account
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Award a professional services contract to Standard Testing & Engineering, LLC for the purpose of providing full testing and engineering services for the City of Lawton and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract.