Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Public Works

TO:	Charles Soules, P.E., Director of Public Works
FROM:	David P. Cronin, P.E., City Engineer
CC:	Mark Thiel, Assistant Director of Public Works
Date:	February 4, 2012
RE:	Project PW1309 - 6th & George Williams Way Design Contract for Signal Improvements

Please include the following item on the City Commission Agenda for consideration at the February 12, 2013 meeting.

Project Description

The intersection of 6th & George Williams Way has been identified for signal improvements prior to an increase in development in the area.  Under existing conditions a traffic signal is already warranted at this location.  Approximately 3/4 mile north of the intersection is the proposed "Rock Chalk Park" development including an 180,000 square foot city recreation center and University of Kansas athletic complex including a track and field complex, soccer field and softball field.  The completion of the "Rock Chalk Park" is anticipated to increase commercial and residential development in the area north and south of 6th Street around George Williams Way.

The scope of the project is only for signal improvements at the intersection at this time.  The design will include pavement marking to open the second dedicated left-turn lanes for the east, west and north approaches that have already been constructed but are not currently utilized.  Crosswalks and sidewalk ramp construction will be provided for the east and west legs of the intersection.

Project Status

Public Works sent a request to design consultants to submit a proposal for engineering services including an estimated design cost.  BG Consultants submitted the lowest design cost ($6500) and has the expertise to complete the plans. BG has indicated they can have plans complete and permits submitted to KDOT prior to April 1, 2013.

Project Funding

Engineering Design Services: $6,500

Construction Cost: $175,000

Total Cost: $181,500

Design fees will be paid from the Capital Improvement Reserve Fund. 

City staff is working with KDOT on potentially funding the Construction Improvements as well as other upcoming 6th Street improvement projects including the signalization of the 6th & K-10 interchange ramps. 

Project Schedule

Completion of plans: April 2013

Advertise and bidding: May 2013

Construction: Summer 2013

Action Requested

Authorize City Manager to approve purchase order for design services for 6th & George Williams Way signal plans to BG Consultants in the amount of $6500.