Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Jennifer Cain, Capital Programs Manager
Contact Info
(830) 221-4646 - JCain@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of a professional services agreement with MWM Design Group for design on Common Street from Gruene Road to Hanz Drive as part of the 2013 Bond Citywide Streets Program.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
The citywide street program was approved in the 2013 Bond election. Projects in this program could include: mill & overlay of pavement, curb repair/replacement, sidewalk repairs, and concrete diamonds around meter boxes and manholes.
On April 9, 2018, City Council selected Common Street from Gruene Road to Hanz Drive as a Citywide street project. This project will include spot base repairs, a limited mill and overlay and sidewalks, including ADA Ramps at the Gruene Road intersection.
Staff issued a task order off the City’s Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) list that went out to five firms. Four submissions were turned in by engineering firms. Staff reviewed and evaluated the submissions and selected MWM Design Group as the most qualified firm for this work on Common Street.
A task order was issued off the City’s IDIQ list that went out to five firms. Four submissions were turned in and MWM Design Group was selected as the design firm for Common Street from Gruene Road to Hanz Drive. Staff requested a scope and fee proposal from MWM Design Group for survey, design, bid phase and construction phase services. MWM submitted two different scope and fee proposals for staff to review. The design fee proposal for the traditional design-bid-build delivery method is $112,310. The design fee for an alternative design delivery method, called hybrid-field engineering, is $58,672.
The hybrid-field engineering delivery method would provide exhibits based on site observations and aerial backgrounds that give general locations for utilities, base repairs, sidewalks, etc. Then, during the construction phase the design team will be on site providing direction for the contractor as a more hands on approach.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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Yes |
City Plan/Council Priority: |
Strategic Priorities: Continue an ongoing program of infrastructure construction and maintenance. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
The 2013 bond program includes $10 million for citywide street improvement projects that will provide funding for engineering services, construction and testing on these projects.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of a PSA with MWM Design Group for the design of Common Street from Gruene Road to Hanz Drive using the hybrid-field engineering scope and fee of $58,672.