Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Utilities Department

 

TO:

David Corliss, City Manager;

Debbie Van Saun, ACM, Community Development Services

FROM:

Shelley Schupp

CC:

Philip Ciesielski

David Wagner

Date:

March 8, 2007

RE:

2nd and Locust – Water line relocation

 

 Please include the following item on the consent agenda for the March 13, 2007 City Commission meeting.

 

Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Engineering Services Agreement with TranSystems in the amount of $21,278.00 for services related to waterline relocation at 2nd and Locust in conjunction with the street improvements.

 

Project Description - The project involves waterline design to relocate approximately 1000 linear feet of 16” water line; approximately 200 linear feet of 8” water line; and service lines along the west side of North 2nd Street  in the 400 and 500 blocks.  The relocation of the water line is required and will be designed in conjunction with the current street improvements of North 2nd and Locust.  The street project is a Public Works project being designed by TranSystems.  The Utility Department staff has selected the same consultant to design the waterline relocation to ensure proper coordination between the two projects and to take advantage of the information / survey that has been established by TranSystems. 

Project Status –

 

In 2005, the street improvement project was programmed into KDOT 5-year plan.

 

In November 2005, TranSystems was hired by Public Works to prepare the street improvement design.

 

On June 13, 2006, the City Commission approved east side widening and prohibiting a left turn at Elm Street from southbound traffic. 

 

Currently, the street improvement plans by TranSystem are at the “Field Check” stage and are being reviewed by KDOT.

 

 Project Funding - This project will be funded from the 2007 Utility Department Capital Improvement Project non-bonded construction fund.

 

Commission Action – Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Engineering Services Agreement with TranSystems in the amount of $21,278.00 for services related to waterline relocation on North 2nd and Locust.