Title
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HARPER HOUF PETERSON RIGHELLIS FOR NICHOLS BLVD REHABILITATION DESIGN
COUNCIL INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Improve Transportation Systems
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The City of Longview Transportation Benefit District was formed to meet the City Council desire to improve roads in Longview. The first project identified in the District’s Transportation Improvements Plan, the 15th Avenue Overlay Project, was completed in 2017. Due to staff workload and to ensure the second scheduled project is completed in a timely manner, staff recommends contracting with a consultant to design to the Nichols Blvd Overlay project.
The Nichols Blvd Overlay project will resurface Nichols Blvd from Louisiana Street to just south of 26th Avenue, and update accessible ramps and pedestrian signal equipment comply with ADA requirements.
In accordance with state law, staff selected Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc (HHPR) as the most qualified firm to complete this design and negotiated a scope of work and cost to provide services as outlined in the proposed scope of work.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
The estimated cost of the professional services agreement is $281,000, which will be funded by the Transportation Benefit District. The project design and construction is planned to be debt financed, with the debt service payments made by the Transportation Benefit District.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with HHPR.
STAFF CONTACT:
Manuel Abarca, PE, Traffic Engineer