Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a Contract with Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., for Engineering Design Services for the Reconstruction of Cole Street from Bass Street to College Street, and Any Necessary Supplemental Agreements
Summary
MEETING DATE: December 1, 2014
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Gary Graham, P.E., CIP and Transportation Engineering Manager
Carla Easton, P.E., Civil Engineer
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approval of Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* This Resolution authorizes a contract with Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc. (BGE), to provide consulting engineering services for the design of Cole Street from Bass Street to College Street for an amount not to exceed $230,000.
* The project includes the reconstruction of water lines, sanitary sewers, storm drains, street paving, and sidewalks.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* BGE 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.
* BGE was selected for this project based on their experience with similar projects and their performance on other City of McKinney projects.
* BGE submitted a proposal for this project in the amount of $202,265. Their scope includes the following elements:
o Topographical and boundary survey;
o Design of infrastructure improvements including:
* 2260 feet of water line
* 2045 feet of sanitary sewer
* 930 feet of storm drain, with potential modifications to existing headwalls
* 2000 feet of concrete street paving
* Continuous sidewalk and curb ramps for ADA compliance
o Environmental investigation and project documentation;
o Bid phase services; and
o Construction phase services.
* The estimated construction cost of the project is $1,385,000.
* Design of this project is anticipated to take six months to complete. Construction is anticipated to begin in October 2015 and to be co...
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