Title
Maricopa Association of Governments Transportation Alternative Mobility High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk - Engineering Services - ST89330321 (Ordinance S-50924)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Parsons Transportation Group Inc. to provide Engineering Services that include assessments, design, creation of any necessary special documents, and post-design services as needed for the Maricopa Association of Governments Transportation Alternative Mobility High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk project. Further request to authorize execution of amendments to the agreement, as necessary within the Council-approved expenditure authority as provided below, and for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The fee for services will not exceed $250,000.
Additionally, request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to take all action as may be necessary or appropriate and to execute all design and construction agreements, licenses, permits, and requests for utility services related to the development, design and construction of the project. Such utility services include, but are not limited to: electrical, water, sewer, natural gas, telecommunication, cable television, railroads, and other modes of transportation. Further request the City Council to grant an exception to Phoenix City Code 42-20 to authorize inclusion in the documents pertaining to this transaction of indemnification and assumption of liability provisions that otherwise should be prohibited by Phoenix City Code 42-18. This authorization excludes any transaction involving an interest in real property.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this project is to reduce pedestrian injuries and fatalities by installing a High-Intensity Activated CrossWalK (HAWK) in high-crash and high-activity areas, as identified by the City of Phoenix Transportation 2050 Mobility Studies. The HAWK crossings are intended to improve walkability and connectivity in the identified areas of need.
Parsons Transportation Group Inc.'s services include, but are not limited to: conducting meetings and coordination with City staff and other agencies regarding specific technical aspects of the design; reporting design progress; providing necessary information to obtain clearances that are part of the federal aid process; performing utility coordination; providing construction plans, cost estimates, special provisions, and technical specifications for Maricopa Association of Governments Transportation Alternative Mobility HAWKs; and post-design services as needed.
Procurement Information
Parsons Transportation Group Inc. was chosen for this project using a Direct Select process set forth in section 34-103 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.). The Direct Select process will reduce the time to procure engineering services as opposed to an advertised selection process, meeting the project deadline, ensuring continuity, and the most efficient use of staff and funding resources.
Contract Term
The term of the agreement is five years from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Work scope identified and incorporated into the agreement prior to the end of the term may be agreed to by the parties, and work may extend past the termination of the agreement. No additional changes may be executed after the end of the term.
Financial Impact
The agreement value for Parsons Transportation Group Inc. will not exceed $250,000, including all subconsultant and reimbursable costs.
Funding is available in the Street Transportation Department's Capital Improvement Program budget. The Budget and Research Department will separately review and approve funding availability prior to execution of any amendments. Payments may be made up to agreement limits for all rendered agreement services, which may extend past the agreement termination.
Location
Arizona Canal (8th Street) and Northern Avenue, 43rd Avenue and Hubble Street, 3rd Avenue and Buckeye Road, 7th Avenue and Western Canal.
Council Districts: 4, 6 and 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson, the Street Transportation Department and the City Engineer.