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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Cobb, Fendley & Associates (CobbFendley) for the design, bid, and construction phase services related to the Hobbs Road Extension to FM 517 Project (ST2101) in the amount not to exceed of $741,390 (Executive Director of Capital Projects)
Background:
Approval of this resolution will authorize a professional services agreement with CobbFendley to perform design, bid, and construction phase services for the Hobbs Road Extension to FM 517 Project in an amount not to exceed $741,390.
In 2021, under a preliminary design phase agreement, CobbFendley conducted an alternative route study, limited topographical and boundary surveys, environmental study, and drainage analysis to determine a feasible route for the extension of Hobbs Road from its current terminus point to FM 517. Additionally, the study looked at alternatives for the possible realignment of Cemetery Road so there will be a single signalized intersection for the two roads at the FM 517. This would be a TxDOT preferred intersection when they will install the future mast-arm signal system as part of the proposed FM 517 widening. This preliminary study was completed in 2021.
Since 2021, City staff been working on coordination with the City of Dickinson, Galveston County, TxDOT, owner of the vacant property, securing ROW alignment and detention pond site and outfall among other things. This coordination resulted in an alignment shift further west (see Attachment 3).
The proposed alignment for the final design agreement being presented to Council would extend current Hobbs Road from approximately 265’ south of the intersection of Hobbs Road and Patagonia Street to FM 517, a distance approximately 2,100’. Project will also include realignment of approximately 600’ of Cemetery Road to align with proposed Hobbs Road extension. The proposed re-alignment of Cemetery will fall within the League City jurisdicti...
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