Title
Discuss and consider action to approve a professional services agreement with LJA Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $101,957.00 for professional engineering services associated with the preparation of a preliminary engineering report for the Weiss Lane Roadway Reconstruction project and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Summary
Services included in this item are the development of a preliminary engineering report and cost estimates for Weiss Lane improvements from East Pecan Street to Cele Road to the extent that the right-of-way can be determined for an ultimate four-lane divided arterial urban section roadway and a future six-lane divided arterial urban section roadway.
Preparation of engineering documents shall include but not be limited to: a preliminary engineering report and preliminary engineer’s opinion of probable construction cost.
This agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
Status
Pflugerville residents approved the design and reconstruction of Weiss Lane with bond funding as part of the November 2014 General Bond Election. LJA Engineering, Inc. was selected as the most qualified firm for this project on March 10, 2015. City and Travis County staff began negotiation with LJA Engineering, Inc. regarding a scope and fee for this project following Council’s approval of their selection.
Fiscal Impact
Funding for this project was approved as part of the November 2014 General Obligation Bond.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the agreement with LJA Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $101,957.00 for professional engineering services associated with the preparation of a preliminary engineering report for the Weiss Lane Roadway Reconstruction project.
Drafter
Tom Word
Assistant City Manager