Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for Engineering Design Services for Redbud Boulevard from Wilmeth Road to Bloomdale Road and 12-Inch Water Line and Any Necessary Supplemental Agreements
Summary
MEETING DATE: October 15, 2013
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Matt Richardson, P.E., CIP Manager
Joshua Cotton, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Approval of Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· This Resolution authorizes a contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., to provide consulting engineering services for the design of Redbud Boulevard from Wilmeth Road to Bloomdale Road and 12-Inch Water Line for an amount not to exceed $260,000.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· The improved portion of Redbud Boulevard currently ends approximately 1,000 feet north of Wilmeth Road and transitions to a rural county roadway known as CR 273.
· This project will result in a new alignment of Redbud Boulevard from its current terminus to an intersection with Bloomdale Road opposite Shawnee Drive. It will also include a 12-inch water line parallel to the roadway within the right-of-way.
· This project will provide an alternate north-south route for local traffic currently using US 75 and SH 5. It is also anticipated to support continued economic development in the general vicinity.
· Kimley-Horn submitted a response to RFQ 13-08 for Major Roadway Design. They were one of eight firms shortlisted by City Council on February 5, 2013. They were selected from this group based on their availability to perform the project and their experience with similar projects in the DFW metroplex.
· Kimley-Horn submitted a proposal for this project in the amount of $218,500. Their scope includes the following elements:
o Topographical and boundary survey;
o Subsurface utility exploration of existing 72-inch water supply line;
o Design of approximately 3,500 feet of Redbud Boulevard (two lanes of an ultimate four lane section), auxiliary lanes at the intersection of Redbud Boulevard and Bloomdale Road, and a connection to CR 273;
o Design of a drainage system for storm water runoff from Redbud Boulevard and from upstream drainage areas;
o Design of approximately 3,500 feet of 12-inch water line;
o Design of approximately 4,500 feet of street lighting conduit and foundations (electrical components to be installed by Oncor Electric Delivery);
o Preparation of a complete bid package, including plans, specifications, and contract documents;
o Bid phase assistance to the City; and
o Construction phase assistance to the City.
· Construction of this project is estimated to cost approximately $1.8 million and is currently funded in the FY2014 Capital Improvement Program. Construction is anticipated to be complete in Fall 2014, pending timely acquisition of right-of-way and completion of franchise utility adjustments.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· This Resolution authorizes a design contract and any necessary supplemental agreements with Kimley-Horn, for an amount not to exceed $260,000.
· Funding for this contract is included in the Capital Improvements Program ($234,000 from ST4257 & $26,000 from WA4258).
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· N/A