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Approval for the Mayor and/or City Administrator to sign a design contract with URS for the Hembree Road at Houze Road/SR 140 Roundabout project in the amount of $300,000 and approval of Budget Amendment 4220G1-07-11-2011 to establish the grant account in the amount of $300,000.
Presented by Steve Acenbrak, Director of Transportation
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Item Summary:
The city received proposals from four of the five current on-call engineering services consultants. A qualifications based selection (QBS) process was utilized to determine which consultant team was best qualified to perform the work. The URS team includes Kittelson & Associates, experts on roundabouts, as well as Sprinkle Consulting, experts on bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
The scope of the project includes design of the roundabout and a multi-use trail along Hembree Road.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On June 29, 2011 the Community Development and Transportation Committee recommended placing this Item on the July 25, 2011 Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
Upon approval of Budget Amendment 4220G1-07-11-2011 funds in the amount of $300,000 will be available in Cost Center: 4220G1, Account #541415, Project #12TRA010. The total project is estimated at $1,600,000. $300,000 will be available for design, $300,000 for Right of Way and $1,000,000 for Construction.
Presented by:
Steven D. Acenbrak, PE, LEED AP, Director of Transportation