Title
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with EHRA Engineering, to provide design, bid, and construction phase services related to FM 518 at Bay Area Blvd. Intersection Improvements (ST2501) in an amount not to exceed $149,170 (Executive Director of Capital Projects)
Background:
Approval of this resolution will authorize a professional services agreement with EHRA Engineering for the design, bid, and construction phase services related to FM 518 at Bay Area Blvd. Intersection Improvements (ST2501) in an amount not to exceed $149,170.00.
The intersection of FM 518 at Bay Area Blvd was identified as a high priority improvement based on a safety and traffic operation assessment conducted by the City. There is a heavy demand for the southbound right-turn movement, especially during the PM peak hour (377 vehicle per hour). However, there is no dedicated right-turn lane for this movement. This capacity improvement would help reduce the delay for the southbound approach, allow for reallocation of some green time to the rest of the approaches, and reduce the overall intersection delay. It is also recommended to extend the northbound left-turn lane to improve capacity and minimize northbound left-turning vehicles from impeding the queue of the northbound through traffic.
The design phase is anticipated to take approximately 245 days to complete, excluding City review periods, land acquisition, TxDOT Permitting. Bid and Construction phases are anticipated to take 165 days, weather permitting. EHRA Engineering tasks and fees are outlines as follows:
1.0 Basic Services
Part A: Design $102,825.00
Part B: Bidding Phase $8,000.00
Part C: Construction Phase $16,000.00
Part D: Direct Expenses $1,500.00
Subtotal for Basic Services $128,325.00
2.0 Special Services
Part A: Topographic Survey $12,045.00
Subtotal for Special Services $12,045.00
3.0 Optional Additional Services
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