Focus Area: Infrastructure (Engineering)
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger / Nate Baldwin
Subject: Contract with Olsson Inc. for design of the 159th Street, Brougham 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, Brougham 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. This project will improve 159th Street from Brougham Drive to Black Bob Road from a 2-lane rural section to an improved 2-lane arterial with turn lanes. Improvements will include pavement construction, curb and gutter, streetlights, sidewalks, 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.
On January 21, 2025, a Professional Services Agreement for design services with Olsson, Inc. was approved for $1,429,856. Since that time, the scope of the project has been modified to reduce the overall cost of the project. A total of $226,280.84 has been paid to Olsson under the previous agreement. The previous agreement will be voided and replaced with this agreement.
This agreement is for $533,803 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, Brougham to Black Bob, Improvements Project, as approved in the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan, includes:
GO Bonds $10,775,000
Total $10,775,000
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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