Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with H.W. Lochner, Inc., for Engineering Design Services for Stacy Road Lanes 5 and 6 from Ridge Road to SH 121 and a Right Turn Lane from SH 121 to Stacy Road and Any Necessary Supplemental Agreements
Summary
MEETING DATE: May 21, 2013
DEPARTMENT: Development Services/Engineering
CONTACT: Danny Still, PE, CIP Engineer
Matt Richardson, PE, CIP Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Approval of Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· This Resolution authorizes a contract with H.W. Lochner, Inc., to provide consulting engineering services for the design of lanes 5 and 6 on Stacy Road from Ridge Road to SH 121 and a right turn lane from SH 121 to Stacy Road, for an amount not to exceed $250,000.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· The additional lanes are needed because of increasing traffic volumes in the southwest quadrant of McKinney.
· Additional right-of-way is not needed for this project.
· This project is one of three McKinney projects that were selected to receive Regional Toll Revenue (RTR) financing by the Regional Transportation Council.
· Lochner submitted a response to RFQ 13-09 for Minor Roadway Design. They were one of ten firms shortlisted by City Council on February 5, 2013.
· Lochner was selected for this project based on their experience with similar projects, including RTR projects.
· Lochner submitted a proposal for this project in the amount of $218,456.
· Design of this project is anticipated to take six months to complete. Construction is anticipated to begin in January 2014 and to be complete by June 2014.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· This Resolution authorizes a design contract and any necessary supplemental agreements with Lochner, for an amount not to exceed $250,000.
· Funding for this contract is included in the Capital Improvements Program (ST3204).
· A concurrent Resolution will authorize a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the use of Regional Toll Revenue funding for this project.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· N/A