Department: Public Works
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger / Beth Wright
Subject: Contract with George Butler Associates, Inc. for design of the Stevenson Street Improvements Project, PN 3-R-003-21.
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Item Description:
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Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with George Butler Associates, Inc. for design of the Stevenson Street Improvements Project, PN 3-R-003-21..
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Summary:
This project will improve Stevenson Street (Sheridan Street to Cedar Street), Walker Street (Stevenson Street to East End Dead End), and Grace Terrace (Stevenson Street to East End Cul-de-sac). Improvements will include full depth asphalt pavement and subgrade replacement, replacement of concrete curb and gutters, replacement of existing sidewalk, installation of missing segments of sidewalk, driveway approaches, streetlight installation, stormwater improvements, and watermain improvements.
On January 14, 2020, the City advertised a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for engineering companies to provide design services for this project. Fifteen (15) firms responded to the RFQ. After reviewing all proposals, the selection committee chose George Butler Associates, Inc. as the most qualified firm.
The $281,437 Professional Services Agreement provides engineering services necessary for design of the reconstruction project, including 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 of project for construction, and assistance as needed throughout construction.
It is anticipated that design will begin immediately following approval of this agreement. Staff will bring the construction contract to the City Council for consideration in Spring 2021. Improvements are expected to be completed by Fall 2021.
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Financial Impact:
The design of this project is funded from the City of Olathe’s 2021 Street Reconstruction Program authorized on January 21, 2020. Authorized revenue for the 2021 Street Reconstruction Program includes:
General Obligation Bonds $ 5,100,000
Total $ 5,100,000
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Action Needed:
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with George Butler Associates, Inc. for design of the Stevenson Street Improvements Project, PN 3-R-003-21.
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Attachment(s):
A: Project Location Map
B: Project Fact Sheet
C: Professional Services Agreement