CC Resolution No. 05-109
RESOLUTION NO. 05-109
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
AMENDMENT NO. I WITH BIGGS-CARDOSA ASSOCIA TESIHNTB FOR
DESIGN SERVICES RELATED TO CALTRANS REQUIREMENTS, WIND
TUNNEL ANALYSES AND PHASE I AND 2 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
DURING CONSTRUCTION
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2003, City Council approved a design and architectural services
contract with Biggs-Cardosa AssociateslHNTB for the design of the Mary Avenue Bicycle
Footbridge; and
WHEREAS, on February I, 2005, the Council approved the Cable Stayed Bridge
Concept for a structure spanning 460 feet over an interstate rreeway at a high volume
interchange (IR 280/ SR 85); and
WHEREAS, unique aspects of the project, including architectural and engineering design
(A&E), specialty consultants, and construction management (CM), require design and
construction management effort not typically experienced on other city projects.
WHEREAS, Amendment No. I will authorize the design consultant to provide a number
of unique additional services beyond those identified in the Basic Agreement, including formally
answering contractor questions; reviewing material submittals; preparing several design criteria
and maintenance documents required by Caltrans unique to this bridge; engaging the services of
a wind analysis laboratory to fully understand the possible effects of gusty winds on the bridge in
this location; and ensuring that the work is constructed in accordance with the intent of the
design on behalf of the City during Phase I and 2 of construction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Cupertino
hereby authorizes the City Manager to negotiate and execute Amendment No. I with Biggs-
Cardosa Associates/HNTB for design services, wind tunnel analyses, and Phase I and 2 contract
administration during construction on behalf of the City of Cupertino.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 21st day of June, 2005, by the following vote:
Vote
Members of the City Council
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Kwok, Sandoval, Wang, James
None
Lowenthal
None
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City Clerk ¡.
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