HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutionWSE_CrystalCreekKITTITAS COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
AGENDA DATE: September 3, 2019
ACTION REQUESTED: Request to Approve a Resolution Awarding
Hydrology and Hydraulic Modeling Services
creating a Two Dimensional Flow Model for
Crystal Creek Project to Watershed Science and
Engineering and Authorize the Director of Public
Works to negotiate scope of work and sign the
professional services agreement.
BACKGROUND: Public Works produced a Statement of
Qualifications seeking to hire a consultant for
Hydrology and Hydraulic Modeling Services
creating a Two Dimensional Flow Model for
Crystal Creek Project. Public Works advertised for
said services by issuing a Request for Qualifications
in the local paper of record, advertising for a three
week period in August, 2019. One (1) qualified
firm responded to the request for qualifications
process closing on August 22, 2019. Staff has
reviewed the submittal and is recommending
awarding said contract to Watershed Science and
Engineering.
INTERACTION: Public Works
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a Resolution to Award Hydrology and
Hydraulic Modeling Services creating a Two
Dimensional Flow Model for Crystal Creek Project
to Watershed Science and Authorize the Director of
Public Works to negotiate scope of work and fee
and sign the professional services agreement once
negotiated.
HANDLING: Return one (1) original to Public Works
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
LEAD STAFF: Mark Cook, Director
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 -
AWARDING HYDROLOGY AND HYDRAULIC MODELING SERVICES FOR
CREATING A TWO DIMENSIONAL FLOW MODEL FOR CRYSTAL CREEK TO
WATERSHED SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AND AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE SCOPE OF WORK AND FEE FOR SAID
PROJECT
WHEREAS: Public Works solicited for qualified hydrology and hydraulic modeling firms
pursuant to state and federal procurement regulations soliciting for proposals for
three weeks in August, 2019; and
WHEREAS: One (1) qualified hydrology and hydraulic modeling firm responded to the request
for qualifications with process closing on August 22, 2019; and
WHEREAS: A review committee of Public Works staff evaluated said response and have
selected Watershed Science and Engineering as the preferred firm to provide said
services;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners, in the
best interest of the public, does hereby authorize the Public Works Director to negotiate a scope
of work and fee with Watershed Science and Engineering for hydrology and hydraulic modeling
services for creating a two dimensional flow model for Crystal Creek and authorizes the
signature of the Public Works Director on the required professional services agreement providing
an acceptable scope of work and fee is successfully negotiated.
DATED this 3rd day of September, 2019, at Ellensburg, Washington.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Cory Wright, Chairman
Attest:
❑ Clerk of the Board- Julie Kjorsvik
Brett Wachsmith, Vice -Chairman
❑ Deputy Clerk of the Board- Mandy Buchholz
Laura Osiadacz, Commissioner