TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. SUBJECT
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Agreement with Joseph C. Truxaw and Associates, Inc. for land surveying services
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2. SUMMARY
Land surveying services are required for the preparation of plans and specifications for the Annual Pipeline Renewal Project. Joseph C. Truxaw and Associates, Inc. is the top-ranked consultant among the firms that submitted proposals for these services.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approve the agreement with Joseph C. Truxaw and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $119,495 for land surveying services; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
The expense for this agreement is $119,495 and will be funded through Water (600):
600-5803-85103-255085 Pipeline Renewal Project
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 5: Improve Infrastructure, Mobility, and Technology.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Existing water mains throughout the City are scheduled to be replaced as part of the Annual Pipeline Renewal Project. Land survey of the proposed project area is needed to develop construction plans and specifications. A Request for Proposal (RFP) for land surveying services was sent out to four surveying consultants on February 2, 2026. Two proposals were received from the following companies on the proposal due date of February 23, 2026. Proposals were reviewed based on the quality of submittal, key staff, qualifications, experience, and understanding of requested scope and methodology.
Company Amount
1. Joseph C. Truxaw and Associates, Inc. $119,495
2. Psomas $306,695
Michael Baker International and Verticom Land Surveying were not responsive.
Joseph C. Truxaw and Associates, Inc. was selected as the top ranked consultant. They have successfully completed multiple land surveys for the City of Orange. Staff recommends that Joseph C. Trux...
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