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F-3. AWARD CONTRACT TO DIBBLE ENGINEERING FOR WATSON DRAINAGE SYSTEM PRE-DESIGN Award Contract FCD 2012C003, Watson Drainage System Pre-Design, to Dibble Engineering for professional engineering services. This contract is a lump sum of $418,152.60, plus a not-to-exceed amount of $81,731.52 for optional items. These optional items include additional public meetings, value analysis, field topographic survey, potholing of existing utilities, geotechnical investigations, HEC-RAS hydraulic analysis, potential erosion/scour analysis, watershed sediment yield analysis, and additional landscape exhibits. The total contract amount including optional items will not exceed $499,884.12. The contract performance is 360 calendar days effective the date of the Notice to Proceed. This is a qualifications-based selection in accordance with the Maricopa County Procurement Code, Article 5, Paragraph 504 and Article 5 Procurement Procedures Manual, Chapter II – Section 2 The Flood Control District (DISTRICT), in partnership with the Town of Buckeye (BUCKEYE) completed the Buckeye Area Drainage Master Plan (ADMP) in 2009, identifying area flooding hazards and solutions. The Watson Drainage System was identified in the ADMP as one of the recommended drainage systems. In 2010, BUCKEYE submitted the ADMP for the DISTRICT Capital Improvement Program Prioritization Procedure. The DISTRICT’s Flood Control Advisory Board, with DISTRICT staff concurrence, recommended the ADMP for implementation. The purpose of the Pre-Design is to refine and firmly establish the project alignment and features, determine design constraints, resolve unknowns, and clearly establish the final design criteria for the project. This Agenda Item impacts Supervisorial Districts 4 and 5. (C-69-12-072-5-00)