Title
Oak Street: 3rd Street to Grand Canal Bike and Pedestrian Improvements - Design Services - ST87600121 (Ordinance S-44697)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with AMEC Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. to provide design services for the Oak Street from 3rd Street to Grand Canal Bike and Pedestrian Improvements project. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The fee for services will not exceed $370,000.
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
The project is intended to modify the existing roadway configuration to provide designated bicycle lanes and sidewalk improvements along Oak Street from 3rd Street to State Route 51 (SR-51), utilizing the existing pedestrian bridge to cross SR-51, and continue north along SR-51 to the Grand Canal. The project entails the implementation of a low-stress connected bicycle corridor including bicycle related pavement markings, separation, and signage per the recommendations from the 2014 Bicycle Master Plan. The bicycle corridor will improve opportunities for safe crossing of busy streets and provide connectivity to priority bicycle corridors. Additionally, the current pedestrian access route will be upgraded to incorporate missing sections of sidewalks and construction of accessible curb ramps to meet all Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
AMEC Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure, Inc.'s services will include: signing and striping modifications and the design of a two-way cycle track; sidewalk and curb ramp improvements to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements; and upgraded street lighting. Additionally, assess and design landscaping, traffic calming measures and low impact drainage alternatives on small sections of the project, and provide public outreach during the design phase of the project and additional services as needed.
Procurement Information
AMEC Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. 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 a contract has been awarded. Six firms submitted proposals. The top three rankings follow:
AMEC Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure, Inc.: Rank 1
Ritoch-Powell & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc.: Rank 2
Olsson Associates, Inc.: Rank 3
Contract Term
The term of this contract will be 14 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
The total fee for contract services will not exceed $370,000, 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
Oak Street from 3rd Street to Grand Canal.
Council Districts: 4, 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua, the Street Transportation Department, and the City Engineer.