Number
011438
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing and directing the City Engineer and the Commissioner of Public Works to enter into a contract with a consulting engineering firm to test materials for sewer, water, paving and other construction and maintenance contracts as applicable.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes and directs the City Engineer and the Commissioner of Public Works to enter into a contract with a consulting engineering firm to test materials for sewer, water, paving and other construction and maintenance contracts as applicable.
Body
Whereas, It is necessary for the City of Milwaukee to engage a consulting firm to test materials for City construction projects; and
Whereas, The cost for testing is included in each construction project and the total is estimated to be $120,000; and
Whereas, This material testing helps ensure compliance with material quality provisions of City construction contracts; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works and the City Engineer are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with a qualified consulting engineering firm to test materials for sewer, water, paving and other construction and maintenance contracts with costs to be charged to the applicable contracts.
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
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February 21, 2002
CONTRACT