Title
Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Halff Associates Inc. for Design & Construction Phase Services for the Helios Way West and Sun Light Near Way roadway projects in an amount not to exceed $397,310.
Summary
These projects will include preliminary engineering plans, including a preliminary engineer's opinion of most probable construction cost. The Helios Way West project consists of the extension of Helios Way west of Sun Light Near Way with a proposed connection to East Pecan Street. The roadway will be classified as a collector roadway and will provide two lanes in each direction. The Sun Light Near Way project consists of the expansion of the existing two lane roadway from East Pecan Street to Helios Way. The proposed roadway section will be classified as a collector and consist of one lane in each direction with a two-way central turn lane and designated turns at the Helios Way intersection.
The projects are being prepared simultaneously but as separate construction plan packages. This is being done because each project directly has implications on the other. Also, by creating two separate bid packages, it allows the City the greatest flexibility for construction either to build simultaneously or at separate times based on available funding.
Preparation of the final engineering construction documents shall include but not be limited to: project design, topographic and boundary surveys, geotechnical investigation, hydraulics and hydrology including determination of any applicable box culvert systems, construction material testing, street lights including coordination with the electric provider, identification of utility conflicts, required utility adjustments and replacements, coordination with utility companies, preliminary and final engineer's opinion of probable construction cost, project manual and any other items necessary to successfully construct this project.
These projects will be designed in accordance with the City of Pflugerville's latest Edition of the Uniform Development Code and latest Edition of the Engineering Design Manual & Construction Standards.
Status
These projects are affiliated with an economic development agreement that was approved by City Council on April 14, 2015. Staff recommends approval of this design contract to maintain schedules as required per the development agreement.
Prior City Council Action
City Council approved the selection of Halff Associates, Inc. on January 27, 2015.
Fiscal Impact
The projects are funded from the 2015 Certificates of Obligation.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval for City Manager to execute an agreement for Professional Services with Halff Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $397,310.
Drafter
Dan Franz, P.E.
City Engineer