Title
Road Safety Action Plan Safe Streets for All ReVISIONing Indian School Road - Engineering Services - ST89320180 (Ordinance S-51968) - District 4, 5 & 7
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with AZTEC Engineering Group, Inc. to provide Engineering Services that include assessment, study, and design services for the Road Safety Action Plan Safe Streets for all ReVISIONing Indian School Road 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 all services will not exceed $4,029,490.75.
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 address a critical corridor through targeted and proven safety countermeasures to improve pedestrian and multi-model transportation along Indian School Road from 91st Avenue to 39th Avenue. The project includes rebuilding intersections and traffic signals, adding High-Intensity Activated Crosswalks, updating curb ramps and driveways to Americans with Disabilities Act standards, street lighting, and other roadway safety measures.
AZTEC Engineering Group, Inc. services include, but are not limited to: provide topographical surveying; provide traffic analysis, geotechnical analysis and recommendations; utility coordination to identify utility conflicts; identify additional right-of-way needs; develop a design concept report; assist City with public engagement; provide final design plans, specifications, cost estimates and other services as required for the roadway rehabilitation by implementing proven safety practices to reduce crashes and address safety issues involving pedestrians, bicyclists, people taking transit and drivers.
Procurement Information
The selection was made using a qualifications-based selection process set forth in section 34-603 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.). In accordance with A.R.S. section 34-603, the City may not publicly release information on proposals received or the scoring results until an agreement is awarded. Four firms submitted proposals and are listed below.
Selected Firm
- Rank 1: AZTEC Engineering Group, Inc.
Additional Proposers
- Rank 2: Burgess & Niple, Inc.
- Rank 3: Stanley Consultants, Inc.
- Rank 4: Toole Design Group, LLC
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 AZTEC Engineering Group, Inc. will not exceed $4,029,490.75, 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
Indian School Road from 91st Avenue to 39th Avenue
Council Districts: 4, 5, and 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Inger Erickson, the Street Transportation Department and the City Engineer.