City Council

10. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC., FOR BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE HYDROGEN FUELING STATION PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $316,800 (Public Works and Transportation Depts.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find the contract proposed action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21065 of CEQA and Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required; (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services, with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., for Bidding and Construction Administration Services for the Hydrogen Fueling Station project for a total amount not-to-exceed $316,800, which includes a base contract of $288,000 and a contingency of $28,800 to provide for any necessary additional services; and (3) Grant the proposed contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., an exemption from the Competitive Selection Process set forth in the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance pursuant to the Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts where the best interests of the City are served. TPA