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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Christopher E. Lirot, Road & Bridge Coordinator
DATE: August 8, 2018
SUBJECT:
Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to sign the Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois, the Director of Purchasing to sign the Engineering Services Agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company, and to Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Farnsworth Avenue Bridge Project
PURPOSE:
This Resolution will Authorize the Agreement to Utilize Federal Funds, Approve the Engineering Services Agreement, and Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for the Farnsworth Avenue Bridge Project.
BACKGROUND:
Farnsworth Avenue crosses Indian Creek just north of Indian Trail. The current structure was constructed in 1970 and consists of three 8' diameter Corrugated Metal Pipes that are badly deteriorated. The sidewalks and railing are also in poor condition. The current structure has a Sufficiency Rating of 39.0 and is eligible for Federal Highway Bridge Funds (STP-Br). The city intends to completely replace the existing structure with a new bridge to meet current standards and add a protected bike path lane and ornamental parapets and railings.
DISCUSSION:
The city published a Qualification Based Selection (QBS) for the Farnsworth Avenue bridge Phase I Engineering services on November 27, 2017. Fourteen (14) firms submitted their qualifications and experiences. Staff reviewed the QBS and determined that Alfred Benesch & Company (Benesch) was the most qualified with the top 3 firm's scores attached as Exhibit 'D'. The department followed selection and negotiations according to the Federal QBS checklist included in Exhibit 'B'. Benesch has previous work experiences with the city that includes designing the Farnsworth Avenue bridge near Mountain Street (currently under construction) and is also responsible for inspecting all 30 city bridges. The attached Engineering Agreement for Federal Participation - BLR 05610 (Exhibit 'B') ...
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