REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
To:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From:Jason Simpson, City Manager
Prepared by:Remon Habib, City Engineer
Date:May 14, 2024
Subject:Professional Engineering Services to Provide Final Plans, Specifications, and Estimate for the I-15 SR-74 (Central Ave) Interchange Improvement Project
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. (HDR) in an amount not to exceed $6,579,558.58 for Professional Engineering Services in such final form as approved by the City Attorney and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute change orders not exceeding a 10% contingency of $657,955.86.
Background
The agreement will authorize HDR to start final plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) phase of I-15 SR-74 (Central Ave) Interchange Improvement project.
Interstate 15 & State Route 74 (Central Ave) interchange currently experiences a high volume of trucks and passenger cars using the route for local and regional travel. The I-15 SR-74 Interchange Improvement project is needed to support future regional growth and local development projects, relieve existing congestion, improve operational efficiency, and increase mobility and access for all users, residents, and businesses.
Discussion
HDR will provide engineering services necessary for final design, right of way and environmental re-validation. The engineering services will include producing final construction plans, specifications, and estimates, geotechnical investigations, right of way engineering, and utility and appraisal coordination, providing environmental support, and securing permits through regulatory agencies.
HDR Agreement Interchange Improvements
Fiscal Impact
Professional Engineering Services Agreement will result in a cost of $6,579,558.58 plus an additional 10% in contingency. The work has been programmed in the CIP.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Agreement
Exhibit A - Scope & Fee
Attachment 2 - Project Map
Attachment 3 - Locally Preferred Alternative