TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Eric J. Gallt, City Traffic Engineer
DATE: April 6, 2015
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a phase 3 engineering services contract for the construction of both the Galena Blvd and New York Street Two Way Conversion and the Lake Street and River Street Two Way Conversion with Thomas Engineering Group.
PURPOSE:
To obtain approval for a Phase 3 engineering services contract for the construction of both the Galena Blvd and New York Street Two Way Conversion and the Lake Street and River Street Two Way Conversion with Thomas Engineering Group.
BACKGROUND:
The proposed phase 3 engineering contract will be for construction oversight of both the New York Street and Galena Boulevard two way conversion that was awarded in September of 2014 and the Lake Street and River Street Two Way Conversion with an anticipated award in May of 2015.
DISCUSSION:
The construction oversight will begin upon contract approval with early summer work on the Galena and New York project. Thomas Engineering was selected through a qualifications based process. The total phase 3 engineering contract for both projects is $123,309.40.
Funding for the construction engineering services contract will be from the following accounts:
GB123 River Street Two Way Conversion 34044604317962 $45,000
GB086 Lake Street Conversion 34044604317955 $45,000
GC074 Galena Blvd Two Way Conversion 34040204187639 $33,500
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There will be a long term maintenance increase of River Street as it was shared maintenance with IDOT and will know be sole maintenance of the City
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the Phase 3 Engineering services contract for the construction of both the Galena Blvd and New York Street Two Way Conversion and the Lake Street and River Street two Way Conversion.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Peters, Alt...
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