Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Department of Public Works

TO:	David L. Corliss, Debbie Van Saun
FROM:	Shoeb Uddin
CC:	Chuck Soules, Matt Bond, Dena Mezger, David Woosley
Date:	August 15, 2007
RE:	August 23, 2007 Consent Agenda Item Engineering Services - Contract for Design Plans and Specifications Project 14-CP4-407(BD), GWW, 6^th Street to Overland Drive Project 15-CP5-407(BD), GWW, Overland Drive to North City Limits

Please include the following item on the City Commission consent agenda for consideration at the August 23, 2007 meeting.

Engineering Services Contract.

Project 14-CP4-407(BD), GWW, 6^th Street to Overland Drive (Fees: $96,789.60)

Project 15-CP5-407(BD), GWW, Overland Drive to North City Limits (Fees: $91,113.90)

Total Fees for Engineering Services: $187,903.50

The scope of the Engineering services contract includes preparation of Engineering Design plans for construction of roadways, sidewalks, recreational paths, storm water drainage system,  intersections, water lines,  and other miscellaneous work. The scope of services for this contract will not include the design of traffic signals and accessories at the intersection of 6^th and GWW.

Project Details

This project consists of two separate benefit districts as described below.

GWW North of 6^th Street: Project No. 14-CP4-407 (BD)

George Williams Way, north of 6^th Street is a minor arterial street which provides access to the Mercato and Oregon Trail developments, the Graham property, and possible future development to the north.  A 10’ wide recreational path and a 6’ sidewalk should be constructed for pedestrians and bicyclists. Other infrastructure improvements include the extension of a 12” waterline.

GWW North of Overland Drive: Project No. 15-CP5-407 (BD)

This portion of GWW is a two lane section with no access and will accommodate future traffic. Improvements include sidewalk, recreational path, storm drainage system and waterline.

Project History / Status. 

On May 15, 2007 the City Commission approved Resolution 6665 ordering the improvement of GWW, Overland Drive to the N. City Limit, and Resolution 6661 ordering the improvement of GWW, 6^th Street to Overland Drive, to be completed. 

The benefit district, south of 6^th street, extending from 6^th street to Ken Ridge Drive, has been dissolved due to property owner’s protest. Therefore, the geometric improvements of GWW between 6^th and Ken Ridge Drive will not go forward at this time. However, the intersection improvements at 6^th and GWW will be carried out by forming another benefit district.

Project Funding. 

Total Project Cost (GWW north of 6^th Street to Overland Drive):            $2,988,500.00

Total Project Cost (GWW north of Overland Drive to north city limit):      $1,765,000.00

Total project cost for both benefit districts:                                        $4,753,500.00

Both projects are being funded by benefit districts, with city’s total share in the amount of $200,000.00 

Action Requested.  Staff requests approval from the City Commission to authorize the City Manager to enter into an Engineering Contract with BG Consultants, Inc. for a total fee of $187,903.50 for completion of construction plans and specifications for the proposed improvements of George Williams Way (from 6^th Street to north City Limit).

Respectfully submitted,

Shoeb Uddin, P.E.

City Engineer