Title
43rd Avenue: McDowell Road to Virginia Avenue; 43rd Avenue: Virginia Avenue to Grand Canal; and 43rd Avenue: McDowell Road to Bell Road - ADA Design Services - ST85100410, ST85100408 and ST87210005 (Ordinance S-44602)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Premier Engineering Corporation to provide Design Services for the 43rd Avenue: McDowell Road to Virginia Avenue, 43rd Avenue: Virginia Avenue to Grand Canal, and 43rd Avenue: McDowell Road to Bell Road projects. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The fee for services will not exceed $865,187.
Additionally, request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to take action as deemed necessary to execute all utilities-related design and construction agreements, licenses, permits, and requests for utility services relating to the development, design, and construction of the project and to include disbursement of funds. Utility services include, but are not limited to: electrical, water, sewer, natural gas, telecommunications, cable television, railroads, and other modes of transportation. This authorization excludes any transaction involving an interest in real property.
Report
Summary
These three street improvement projects are funded by Transportation 2050. All three are primarily focused on safety and mobility improvements along 43rd Avenue, and were selected based on crash data, road safety assessments, and existing gaps in ADA accessibility and connectivity. One project will widen 43rd Avenue to provide a new southbound through-lane across the intersection at McDowell Road that will connect to the existing right-turn lane at I-10, and provide new curb ramps, sidewalks, and driveways. Another project will provide a new southbound through-lane across the intersection at Thomas Road as well as a northbound right-turn lane, and will improve safety at the Thomas Road intersection through installation of concrete medians for access control. The third project will upgrade existing curb ramps along 43rd Avenue to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
These projects were part of a plan for major new and expanded street construction projects recommended by the Citizens Transportation Commission and the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee in February 2017 and March 2017, respectively, and approved by City Council on April 19, 2017.
The design efforts will also include upgrading existing street lighting and installation of bus bays. In addition, a high intensity activated crosswalk (HAWK) signal will be designed near the Grand Canal crossing. Finally, lighting and utilities within median islands between 43rd Avenue and the frontage road, will be assessed for relocation.
Premier Engineering Corporation's design services will include, but are not limited to: complete design of construction plans; engineer's cost estimate; ADA improvements; intersection widening and raised medians; traffic signal relocations, modifications and improvements; signing and striping; street lighting; geotechnical testing and pavement recommendation; various utility adjustments; miscellaneous removals; preparing documentation needed for right-of-way acquisition; public outreach and stakeholder coordination; and other ancillary items and additional services as needed.
Procurement Information
Premier Engineering Corporation was chosen for this project using a qualifications-based selection process according to section 34-603 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S). Pursuant to A.R.S. title 34, the City may not release the scoring of proposers until contracts have been awarded. Nine firms submitted proposals. The top three rankings follow:
Premier Engineering Corporation: Rank 1
Entellus, Inc.: Rank 2
Burgess & Niple, Inc.: Rank 3
Contract Term
The term of this contract will be 18 months from issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Contract work scope identified and incorporated into the contract prior to the end of the contract term may be agreed to by the parties, and work may extend past the termination of the contract. No additional contract work scope changes may be executed after the end of the contract term.
Financial Impact
Premier Engineering Corporation's total fee will not exceed $865,187, including all subconsultants and reimbursable costs. Funding is available in the Street Transportation Department's Capital Improvement Program budget. Contract payments may be made up to contract limits for all rendered services, which may extend past the contract termination.
Location
- 43rd Avenue: McDowell Road to Virginia Avenue
- 43rd Avenue: Virginia Avenue to Grand Canal
- 43rd Avenue: McDowell Road to Bell Road
Council Districts: 1, 4 and 5
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua, the Street Transportation Department, and the City Engineer.