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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with ARKK Engineers, LLC for final design, ROW acquisition and other additional services, and construction administration phase services related to the FM 518 Waterline Replacement Project - SH 3 to FM 270 (WT1904G) in an amount not to exceed $639,517 (Executive Director of Capital Projects)
Background:
Approval of this resolution will authorize a professional services agreement with ARKK Engineers, LLC for final design, ROW acquisition and other additional services, and construction administration phase services related to the FM 518 Waterline Replacement Project - SH 3 to FM 270 (WT1904G). This project is part of the Annual Waterline Upgrades and Replacement project which consists of replacing aging waterlines and upsizing waterlines to meet demand. Funding for this project was split between two fiscal years. Preliminary design was completed in FY2024.
The scope of this work consists of providing final design services associated with the replacement of the existing 10-inch diameter waterline along FM 518, from the east of State Highway 3 intersection through the FM 270 intersection with a new 12-inch diameter waterline. The total footage of waterline to be installed is approximately 7,600 linear feet of 12-inch and 8-inch pipes. Based on a preliminary cost estimate performed by consultant, ARKK Engineers, the estimated construction cost for the waterline replacement is $3,000,000 which is planned to be constructed in two bid packages due to easement acquisition schedule.
In preliminary phase of the project completed earlier in 2024, ARKK Engineers completed all surveying, easements were identified, and a 30% plan-set showing the waterline alignment was developed. The final design phase is expected to take 270 days, however, time required to acquire TxDOT, USACE, and UP Railroad Permits will delay final approval of plans. In addition to these permits, we are requi...
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