Council authorizes contract for new drainage master plan, engineering work capped at $378,738.39
Summary
Council approved a not‑to‑exceed $378,738.39 professional services agreement with BGE to prepare a new drainage master plan, infrastructure inventory and maintenance plan; staff said the contract uses a time-and-materials table with estimated hours and was recommended by the Water/Wastewater steering committee.
The City Council voted to authorize a professional services agreement with BGE Incorporated to develop a new citywide drainage master plan and an infrastructure inventory, with a not‑to‑exceed total of $378,738.39.
Angela Kennedy told council the scope includes Atlas‑14 modeling, site inspections and task work assigned on a time‑and‑materials basis. She said the item was reviewed and recommended by the Water/Wastewater steering committee. Kennedy explained the contract is structured as not‑to‑exceed (based on estimated hours and billing rates) rather than a lump sum so staff and consultants can manage tasks incrementally.
Councilmembers asked which tasks are most variable and whether the budget anticipates site visits and inspection days; Kennedy and BGE representatives said those elements are identified in the scope and that efficiencies could reduce the final cost. Councilmember Terry moved approval and the motion carried.
Why it matters: the city’s prior drainage plan dates to 2014–2015 and councilmembers said growth and changing conditions make a new drainage master plan necessary to identify flood pinch points and capital improvements.
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