Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a Contract with Kimley Horn Inc., for the Design of a Retaining Wall Along Hardin Boulevard
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic Growth
MEETING DATE: March 1, 2016
DEPARTMENT: Development Services/Engineering
CONTACT: Gary Graham, PE, PTOE, CIP and Traffic Engineering Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The resolution authorizes the Interim City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of $62,200.00 with Kimley Horn Inc., as well as all required supplemental agreements for the design of a retaining wall along Hardin Boulevard as shown on the attached map. The aggregate contract amount, including any supplemental agreements is not to exceed $80,000.00.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The City of McKinney maintains the retaining walls and fencing along Hardin Boulevard from Downhill Lane to Trailwood Drive.
• The retaining wall along the west side of Hardin as identified in the location map is in poor shape and in need of repairs.
• Kimley Horn is well qualified to design the retaining wall and is one of the City’s prequalified design firms. Kimley Horn submitted a response to RFQ 15-38 for Roadway Design. They were one of ten firms shortlisted by City Council on October 20, 2015.
• The scope includes:
o Design of a 280 linear foot retaining wall up to four feet in height.
o Survey of the project.
o Meet with adjacent property owners to explain impacts to their property.
o Evaluate two wall types to determine the best option for the site conditions.
o Establish right-of-needs for new wall location.
o Prepare documents for acquisition of right-of-way.
o Geotechnical investigation of the site.
o TDLR review.
o And other associated tasks.
• Kimley Horn submitted a proposed fee as follows:
o Basic Design Fee $42,800.00
o Special Services $19,400.00
The basic fee represents 17.47% of the estimated $245,000 construction cost. The total fee is 25.39% of the estimate.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The resolution authorizes a professional services contract with Kimley Horn Inc., for an amount not to exceed $80,000.00.
• Funding for this contract is included in the Capital Improvements Program ST4417.
• With the approval of this item $260,000 will remain ST4417 Hardin Boulevard Retaining Wall.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• NA