Title
Resolution Approving Extension of Professional Services Contract 2010-127 with Withers & Ravenel, Inc., for the Design of the Downtown Greenway Phase 3
Body
Department: Engineering & Inspections
Council District: 3
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Adam Fischer 373-2861
Contact 2 and Phone: Kenney McDowell 373-2302
PURPOSE:
Withers & Ravenel, Inc. is to provide additional engineering services for the Downtown Greenway Phase 3 project. City Council approval of a contract extension to the professional services contract in the amount of $47,580.00 is requested.
BACKGROUND:
The downtown greenway will enhance pedestrian and bicycle circulation in and around downtown, serving as a hub for a larger future greenway network and improving transportation safety and mobility choices. Phase 3C is the section of the greenway along Smith Street from Spring Street to Prescott Street.
Withers & Ravenel, Inc. was awarded the design contract for Phase 3 by the City Council on November 30, 2010 in the amount of $255,613.00.
The Transportation Department has identified the need to revise the retaining wall design which will also facilitate a revised traffic control plan. The cost to incorporate the additional engineering is $47,580.00. With this contract extension, the new total amount of the contract will be $303,193.00.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funding for the design contract extension in the amount of $47,580.00 is budgeted in 2008 bond fund account 471-4502-18.5410.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Transportation and Engineering & Inspections Departments recommend approval of the contract extension with Withers & Ravenel, Inc. for Professional Services contract 2010-127 for the design of Downtown Greenway Phase 3.