DATE: October 8, 2019
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO ASSIGMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF AS NEEDED MARINE STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AGREEMENT NO. 193-2016AC FROM BERGERABAM, INC. TO WSP USA, INC. DUE TO AN ACQUISITION AND MERGER
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On December 13, 2016, the Board of Port Commissioners awarded the As Needed Marine Structural Engineering Agreement No. 193-2016AC to BergerABAM, Inc. On May 1, 2019, WSP USA, Inc. acquired and merged with BergerABAM, Inc.
In order to continue to receive professional marine structural engineering and design services from BergerABAM, the District will need the agreement signed by the new legal entity WSP USA, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution Consenting to Assignment and Assumption of As Needed Marine Structural Engineering Agreement No. 193-2016AC from BergerABAM, Inc. to WSP USA, Inc.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed Board action would have no additional fiscal impact to the District.
COMPASS STRATEGIC GOALS:
This agenda item supports the following Strategic Goals by publicly approving an assignment and assumption agreement and maintaining an agreement with a qualified firm for design and engineering services to maintain and improve its seaport facilities:
* A Port that the public understands and trusts.
* A thriving and modern maritime seaport.
DISCUSSION:
The Engineering/Construction Department supplements its in-house staff with professional consultant firms that provide specific technical expertise and engineering/design services. Marine structural engineering and design services are needed to maintain and improve the District's maritime facilities.
On December 13, 2016, the Board of Port Commissioners awarded the As Needed Marine Structural Engineering Agreement No. 193-2016AC to BergerABAM, Inc. On May 1, 2019, WSP USA, Inc. acquired and merged with BergerABAM, Inc.
WSP USA, Inc. is an engineering company that is well qualified and offers similar services as Ber...
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