Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on February 11, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on February 11, 2025, authorizing the Selection of HVEA Engineers for Design and Construction Inspection Services for the South Fulton Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Project (BIN 2225220) - (funding for this project will come from the $4.9 million award granted to the City under the Bridge NY Program, which is administered by the N.Y.S.D.O.T.); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SELECTION OF
HVEA ENGINEERS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE SOUTH FULTON
AVENUE BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT
Whereas, by letter dated February 6, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested legislation authorizing the selection of HVEA Engineers to provide design and construction inspection services for the rehabilitation of the South Fulton Avenue Bridge; and
WHEREAS, the South Fulton Avenue Bridge (BIN 2225220) was initially constructed in 1912 to support rail operations of the “New York, Westchester, Boston Railway” and has since undergone various structural reinforcements; and
WHEREAS, the bridge has been subject to ongoing inspections and maintenance by the City of Mount Vernon Department of Public Works (C.M.V.D.P.W.) in coordination with the New York State Department of Transportation (N.Y.S.D.O.T.); and
WHEREAS, the City of Mount Vernon has been awarded funding for $4.9 million under the Bridge NY Program to support the rehabilitation of the South Fulton Avenue Bridge; and
WHEREAS, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was issued to identify a qualified firm to provide design and construction inspection services for the bridge rehabilitation project; and
WHEREAS, after a thorough review and analysis of the proposals submitted, including consideration of (1) understanding of work to be done, (2) experience with similar projects, (3) quality of proposed staff, (4) familiarity with state and federal requirements, (5) organizational and financial responsibility, and (6) logistical familiarity with the area, the Department of Public Works has determined that HVEA Engineers is the most qualified firm to undertake the project; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to authorize the selection of HVEA Engineers to provide design and construction inspection services for the rehabilitation of the South Fulton Avenue Bridge.
Section 2. Selection of Consultant. The City Council hereby authorizes the engagement of HVEA Engineers for the provision of professional services related to the design and construction inspection of the South Fulton Avenue Bridge. The selection is based on the firm's qualifications, experience, and adherence to the evaluation criteria established in the RFQ process.
Section 3. Funding. Funding for this project will come from the $4.9 million award granted to the City under the Bridge NY Program, which is administered by the N.Y.S.D.O.T.
Section 4. Execution of Agreement. The Mayor, or an authorized designee, is hereby directed to negotiate and execute all necessary agreements with HVEA Engineers to facilitate the timely commencement of the project.
Section 5. Effective Dave. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.