Focus Area: Infrastructure (Engineering)
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger / Nate Baldwin
Subject: Contract with Olsson, Inc. for design of the 159th Street, Mur-Len to Black Bob, Improvements Project, PN 3-C-003-25.
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Consideration of Professional Services Agreement with Olsson, Inc. for design of the 159th Street, Mur-Len to Black Bob, Improvements Project, PN 3-C-003-25.
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Summary:
This project is needed to address safety and capacity concerns in the area. The project will improve 159th Street from 1,000’ west of Mur-Len to Black Bob Road from a 2-lane rural section to a 4-lane arterial with turn lanes. Improvements will include pavement construction, curb and gutter, medians, streetlights, sidewalks, bike lanes, storm sewer, modifications to the existing stream crossing and a new traffic signal at 159th and Brougham.
On October 4, 2024, the City advertised a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for engineering firms to provide design services for the project. Five (5) firms responded to the RFQ. After reviewing all proposals, the selection committee chose Olsson, Inc. as the most qualified firm.
The agreement is for $1,429,856 and will include survey of existing conditions, utility coordination, public involvement, acquisition documentation (title reports, surveyed exhibits, easement documents, etc.) needed for any right-of-way or easements, development of construction plans in accordance with Olathe design standards and specifications, cost estimates, assistance with bidding the project for construction, and assistance as needed throughout construction.
This project is tentatively scheduled for design in 2025/2026, land acquisition and utility relocations in 2026, and construction in 2027.
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Financial Impact:
Funding for the 159th Street, Mur-Len to Black Bob, Improvements Project, as approved in the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan, includes:
GO Bonds $20,365,000
Total $20,365,000
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Action Needed:
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Olsson, Inc. for design of the 159th Street, Mur-Len to Black Bob, Improvements Project, PN 3-C-003-25.
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Attachment(s):
A. Project Location Map
B. Project Fact Sheet
C. Professional Services Agreement