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 Jacobs Engineering, in the amount of $47,125 for the design of the intersection and traffic signal improvements at Common Street and Old FM 306.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
The project includes survey, design and detailed cost estimate for the intersection and signalization of Old FM 306 and Common Street. Funding for construction will be determined based on project priority, potential development participation and available funds in the Roadway Impact Fee Service Area Fund.
Old FM 306 is a minor collector on the thoroughfare plan and a traffic signal at the location will be part of an overall signal system on Common Street between Loop 337 and FM 306.
On March 11, 2020 a task order was issued to prequalified professional engineers on the City’s IDIQ list. The City received responses on March 24, 2020. The responses were evaluated under four criteria:
• Understanding of the project and project approach
• Experience in providing similar services for the City of New Braunfels, Texas Department of Transportation and other agencies, and success in performing this service
• Proposed personnel including relevant experience, background, qualification, TxDOT precertification and task assignment
• Proposed timeline of project and tasks
Jacobs Engineering, Inc. scored the highest of the respondents for this task. The fee for this work is $47,125 on an hourly-not-to-exceed contract.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is sufficient funding in Roadway Impact Fee Service Area 3 Fund to cover the contract amount. Funding for construction will be determined based on project priority, potential development participation, and available funds in the Roadway Impact Fee Service Area Fund.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends award of a Professional Services Agreement to Jacobs Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $47,125.