Memorandum
City of Lawrence
Public Works
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TO: |
David L. Corliss, Cynthia Boecker, Diane Stoddard, Jonathan Douglas
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FROM: |
Shoeb Uddin
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CC: |
Chuck Soules, David Woosley, Dena Mezger, John Miller, Toni Wheeler
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Date: |
March 04, 2008
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RE: |
6th & Congressional Traffic Signal - City Project No. 4-SI1-208(BD) Engineering Contract for Design Plans and Specifications for Traffic Signal March 04, 2008 Consent Agenda Item
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Please include the following item on the City Commission consent agenda for consideration at the March 04, 2008 meeting:
Project Description.
This project includes the construction of a Traffic Signal at the intersection of West 6th Street and Congressional Drive. It is anticipated that some miscellaneous minor items, e.g. sidewalk removal and replacement, utility relocation, etc. may be necessary to complete construction of the Traffic Signal.
This project also includes the construction of a raised median located south of Congressional Circle on Congressional Drive. The median will be approximately 6 feet wide, 20-30 feet long, with colored/stamped concrete. The engineering services for the raised median will be performed by the City Engineering staff and are not included in the scope of services to be performed by the Consultant.
Project History/Status/Schedule.
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1/8/08 |
City Commissions held public hearing to consider Resolution 6750 establishing a public hearing. |
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1/22/08 |
City Commission adopts Resolution 6751 establishing a new public hearing on February 12, 2008. |
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2/12/08 |
City Commission held public hearing to consider Resolution 6755 ordering improvements. |
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2/15/08 |
Receive proposals for engineering services for improvements. |
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3/04/08 |
Recommend consulting engineer for City Commission consideration. |
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May 2008 |
Final plans submitted to City and KDOT. |
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June 2008 |
Bid project. |
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December 2008 |
Pole/signal delivery takes approximately four to six months. Project complete in December. |
Estimated Project Cost / Funding
This project will be funded by forming a Benefit District. Public Hearing for the Benefit District was held by the City Commission on February 12, 2008.
Estimated cost of the improvements is $331,000 including design, construction, inspection, administration, legal, and bonding costs.
Consultant Selection
The city received six proposals for Engineering Design Services for the proposed Traffic Signal at West 6th Street and Congressional Drive. City staff has reviewed each proposal carefully and is recommending BG Consultants, Inc. for this project.
Action Request
Staff requests the City Commission to authorize the City Manager to enter into an Engineering Contract with BG Consultants, Inc. for the amount of $14,614.50 for completion of Engineering Design Plans and Specifications for the proposed Traffic Signal at the intersection of West 6th Street and Congressional Drive.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shoeb Uddin, MS, P.E.
City Engineer