24 - 2013 BOND FUND PACKAGE 4 MATERIAL TESTING SERVICESItem No. 24
memorandum
TO: City Council
John Godwin, City Manager
FROM: Carla Easton, City Engineer
SUBJECT: 2013 BOND FUND PACKAGE 4 MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES
DATE: February 15, 2016
BACKGROUND: The City of Paris sold bonds in the amount of $35 million in 2013 to fund
infrastructure improvements. The forth construction contract to be awarded from the bond fund
is known as Package 4, and includes water and sewer replacements across east Paris, and the
downtown area. The total construction cost is $23 million. Construction material testing
services are necessary to ensure the quality of work meets the contract specifications.
STATUS OF ISSUE: The City has received a proposal from Apex Geoscience (Apex) in the
amount of $192,502.50 for material testing services on the Package 4 construction project. Apex
is a local firm, and has successfully provided similar services on past projects for the City. This
contract is anticipated to last 3.5 years.
BUDGET: Funding is available from 2013 Bond Fund for water and sewer improvements.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the city manager to execute a contract with Apex
Geoscience for material testing services on the Package 4 construction project in the amount of
$200,000.00.