R-97-11-13-10E - 11/13/1997Mayor
Charles Culpepper
Mayor Pro-tem
Earl Palmer
Council Members
Robert Stluka
Rod Morgan
Rick Stewart
Martha Chavez
Jimmy Joseph
City Manager
Robert L Bennett, Jr.
City Attorney
Stephan L. Sheets
CITY OF ROUND ROCK
November 24, 1997
Mr. Henry 0. Johnson, P.E.
Vice President, Transportation
Rust Lichliter /Jameson
2929 Briarpark Drive
Suite 600
Houston, TX 77042
Dear Mr. Johnson:
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Joanne Land
Assistant City Manager/
City Secretary
Enclosure(s)
Fax: 512- 218 -7097
1-800-735-2989 TDD 1-800-735-2988 Voice
221 East Main Street
Round Rock Texas 78664
512 - 218.5400
The Round Rock City Council approved Resolution No. R- 97- 11- 13 -10E
at their regularly scheduled meeting on November 13, 1997.
Enclosed is a copy of the resolution and an original Contract for
Engineering Services for your files. If you have any questions, please
do not hesitate to call.
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RESOLUTION NO. R- 97- 11- 13 -10E
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock desires to retain engineering
services for the IH -35 turnaround at FM 1325 and Hesters Crossing,
and
WHEREAS, Rust Lichliter /Jameson has submitted an agreement
to provide said services, and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into said
agreement with Rust Lichliter /Jameson, Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS,
That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute on
behalf of the City an agreement with Rust Lichliter /Jameson, for
the IH -35 turnaround at FM 1325 and Hesters Crossing, a copy of
said agreement being attached hereto and incorporated herein for
all purposes.
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice
of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this
Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to
the public as required by law at all times during which this
Resolution and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered
and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act,
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended, and the Act.
RESOLVED this 13th day of November, 1997.
i
CHARLES CULPR, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
ATTEST:
aAv 1.e.i ter
NE LAND, City Secretary
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NOV 1 4 1997
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON
THIS CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES ( "Contract ") is made by and between the
City of Round Rock, 221 E. Main St., Round Rock, Texas 78664, hereinafter called "City" and Rust
Environment & Infrastructure Inc. d/b /a Rust Lichliter /Jameson, having its principal business
address at 2929 Briarpark Drive Ste. 600, Houston, Texas 77042, hereinafter called "Engineer" for
the purpose of contracting for engineering services.
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WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City desires to contract for engineering services to develop roadway
construction plans, specifications, and estimates for the construction of three IH 35 Frontage Road
turnaround structures to be relocated north and south of FM 1325 (Louis Henna Boulevard) and
south of IH 35 -L (Hester's Crossing) in Round Rock.
Contract No.
WHEREAS, Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, "Professional Services
Procurement Act" provides for the procurement of professional services of engineers; and
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, the City and the Engineer, in consideration of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained, do hereby mutually agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
SCOPE OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY
The City will furnish items and perform those services for fulfillment of the Contract as
identified in Attaclanent A - Services to be Provided by the City, attached hereto and made a part
of this Contract.
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ARTICLE 2
SCOPE OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY ENGINEER
The Engineer shall perform those engineering services for fulfillment of the Contract as
identified in Attachment B - Services to be Provided by the Engineer, attached hereto and made a
part of this Contract.
The Engineer shall prepare a schedule of work identified as Attachment C - Work Schedule,
attached hereto and made a part of this Contract. The Work Schedule shall contain a complete
schedule so that the Engineer's Scope of Services under this Contract can be accomplished within
the specified time and contract cost. The Work Schedule will provide specific work sequence and
definite review times by the City and the Engineer of the work performed. If the review time should
take longer than shown on the work schedule, through no fault of the Engineer, additional contract
time will be authorized by the City through a supplemental agreement if requested by a timely
written request from the Engineer and approved by the City.
After execution of this Contract, the Engineer shall not proceed with the work outlined under
Article 2 until authorized in writing by the City to proceed as provided in Article 6. This Contract
shall terminate at the close of business on November 30, 1998 unless extended by written
supplemental agreement duly executed by the Engineer and the City prior to the date of termination,
as provided in Article 11 - Supplemental Agreements, or otherwise terminated as provided in Article
19 - Termination. Any work performed or cost incurred after the date of termination shall be
ineligible for reimbursement.
The Engineer shall notify the City in writing as soon as possible if it determines, or
reasonably anticipates, that the work under this Contract cannot be completed before the termination
date, and the City may, at its sole discretion, extend the contract period by timely supplemental
agreement as provided in Article 11 - Supplemental Agreements. The Engineer shall allow adequate
time for review and approval of the request for time extension by the City prior to expiration of this
Contract.
The City shall pay and the Engineer agrees to accept the lump sum amount shown below as
full compensation for the engineering services to be performed under this Contract.
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ARTICLE 3
CONTRACT PERIOD
ARTICLE 4
COMPENSATION
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The lump sum amount payable under this Contract without modification of the Contract is
$ 328,000 as shown in Attachment D - Fee Schedule. The lump sum amount payable may be
revised by supplemental agreement in the event of a change in scope, additional complexity from
that originally anticipated or character of work as authorized by the City.
The Engineer shall prepare and submit to the City monthly progress reports in sufficient
detail to support the progress of the work and in support of invoice requesting monthly payment.
Any preferred format will be identified in Attachment B. Satisfactory progress of work shall be
maintained as a condition of payment.
The fee may be adjusted if additional work is approved by supplemental agreement and
performed by the Engineer.
ARTICLE 5
METHOD OF PAYMENT
Payments to the Engineer for services rendered will be made while work is in progress.
The Engineer will prepare and submit to the City, no more frequently than once per month, a
progress report stating the percent completion of the work accomplished during the billing period
and to date, and one original and one copy of a certified invoice in a form acc eptable to the City.
The submittal shall also include the progress assessment report, identified as Attachment 11-2.
Payment of the lump sum fee will be in proportion to the percent completion of the work tasks
identified in Attachment D - Fee Schedule. Upon receipt and approval of each statement, the City
shall make a good faith effort to pay the amount which is due and payable within thirty (30) days .
The City shall reserve the right to withhold payment pending verification of satisfactory work
performed. The Engineer must submit adequate proof to the City that the task was completed.
The certified statements shall show the total amount earned to the date of submission and
the amount due and payable as of the date of the current statement. Final payment does not reliev e
the Engineer of the responsibility of correcting any errors and/or omissions resulting from its
negligence.
ARTICLE 6
NOTICE TO PROCEED
The City will issue a written authorization to proceed with the work identified in the scope
of services. The City shall not be responsible for actions by the Engineer or any costs incurred
by the Engineer relating to additional work not included in Attachment B - Services to be Provided
by the Engineer.
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ARTICLE 7
PROGRESS
The Engineer shall, from time to time during the progress of the work, confer with the
City. The Engineer shall prepare and present such information as may be pertinent and necessary ,
or as may be requested by the City, in order to evaluate features of the work.
At the request of the City or the Engineer, conferences shall be provided at the Engineer's
office, the office of the City, or at other locations designated by the City. These conferences shall
also include evaluation of the Engineer's services and work when requested by the City.
Should the City determine that the progress in production of work does not satisfy the
Work Schedule, the City shall review the work Schedule with the Engineer to determine
corrective action needed.
The Engineer shall promptly advise the City m writing of events which have a significant
impact upon the progress of the work, including:
(1) problems, delays, adverse conditions which will materially affect the ability to
attain program objectives, prevent the meeting of time schedules and goals, or
preclude the attainment of project work units by established time periods; this
disclosure will be accompanied by statement of the action taken, or contemplated,
and any City assistance needed to resolve the situation; and
(2) favorable developments or events which enable meeting the work schedule goals
sooner than anticipated.
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ARTICLE 8
SUSPENSION
Should the City desire to suspend the work, but not terminate the Contract, this may be
done by thirty (30) calendar days verbal notification followed by written confirmation from the
City to that effect. The thirty day notice may be waived in writing by both parties. The work may
be reinstated and resumed in full force and effect within sixty (60) days of receipt of written notice
from the City to resume the work. The sixty day notice may be waived in writing by both parties.
If the City suspends the work, the contract period as determined in Article 3 is not affected
and the Contract will terminate on the date specified unless the Contract is amended.
The City assumes no liability for work performed or costs incurred prior to the date
authorized by the City to begin work, during periods when work is suspended, or subsequent to
the contract completion date.
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If the City fmds it necessary to request changes to previously satisfactorily completed work
or parts thereof which involve changes to the original scope of services or character of work under
the Contract, the Engineer shall make such revisions if requested and as directed by the City. This
will be considered as additional work and paid for as specified under Article 9 - Additional Work.
The Engineer shall make such revisions to the work authorized in this Contract which has
been completed as are necessary to correct errors appearing therein, when required to do so by
the City. No additional compensation shall be paid for this work.
ARTICLE 9
ADDITIONAL WORK
If the Engineer is of the opinion that any work it has been directed to perform is beyond
the scope of this Contract and constitutes extra work, it shall promptly notify the City in writing.
In the event the City finds that such work does constitute extra work and exceeds the maximum
amount payable, the City shall so advise the Engineer and a written supplemental agreement will
be executed between the parties as provided in Article 11. The Engineer shall not perform any
proposed additional work or incur any additional costs prior to the execution, by both parties, of
a supplemental agreement. The City shall not be responsible for actions by the Engineer or any
costs incurred by the Engineer relating to additional work not directly associated with the
performance of the work authorized in this Contract or as amended.
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ARTICLE 10
CHANGES IN WORK
ARTICLE 11
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS
The terms of this Contract may be modified by supplemental agreement if the City
determines that there has been a significant change in (1) the scope, complexity or character of
the service to be performed; or (2) the duration of the work. Additional compensation, if
appropriate, shall be identified as provided in Article 4.
Any supplemental agreement must be executed by both parties within the contract period
specified in Article 3 - Contract Period.
It is understood and agreed that no claim for extra work done or materials furnished shall
be made by the Engineer until full execution of the supplemental agreement and authorization to
proceed is granted by the City. The City reserves the right to withhold payment pending
verification of satisfactory work performed.
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All data, basic sketches, charts, calculations, plans, specifications, and other documents
created or collected under the terms of this Contract are the exclusive property of the City and
shall be furnished to the City upon request. All documents prepared by the Engineer and all
documents furnished to the Engineer by the City shall be delivered to the City upon completion
or termination of this Contract. The Engineer, at its own expense, may retain copies of such
documents or any other data which it has furnished the City under this Contract. Release of
information shall be in conformance with the Texas Open Records Act.
The Engineer shall furnish and maintain, at its own expense, quarters for the performance
of all services, and adequate and sufficient personnel and equipment to perform the services as
required. All employees of the Engineer shall have such knowledge and experience as will enable
them to perform the duties assigned to them. Any employee of the Engineer who, in the opinion
of the City, is incompetent, or whose conduct becomes detrimental to the work, shall immediately
be removed from association with the project when so instructed by the City. The Engineer
certifies that it presently has adequate qualified personnel in its employment for performance of
the services required under this Contract, or will be able to obtain such personnel from sources
other than the City.
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ARTICLE 12
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
ARTICLE 13
PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL
The Provider may not change the Project Manager without prior consent of the City.
ARTICLE 14
SUBCONTRACTING
The Engineer shall not assign, subcontract or transfer any portion of the work under this
Contract without prior written approval from the City. All subcontracts shall include the
provisions required in this Contract and shall be approved as to form, in writing, by the City prior
to work being performed under the subcontract.
No subcontract relieves the Engineer of any responsibilities under this Contract.
ARTICLE 15
EVALUATION OF WORK
The City and any authorized representatives, shall have the right at all reasonable times
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to review or otherwise evaluate the work performed or being performed hereunder and the
premises in which it is being performed. If any review or evaluation is made on the premises of
the Engineer or a subprovider, the Engineer shall provide and require its subproviders to provide
all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safety and convenience of the City or USDOT
representatives in the performance of their duties.
All applicable study reports shall be submitted in preliminary form for approval by the
City before final report is issued. The City's comments on the Engineer's preliminary report will
be addressed in the final report.
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ARTICLE 17
VIOLATION OF CONTRACT TERMS/BREACH OF CONTRACT
Violation of Contract terms or breach of contract by the Engineer shall be grounds for
termination of the Contract and any increased cost arising from the Engineer's default, breach of
contract or violation of contract terms shall be paid by the Engineer.
The Contract may be terminated before the stated termination date by any of the following
conditions.
(1)
ARTICLE 16
SUBMISSION OF REPORTS
ARTICLE 18
TERMINATION
By mutual agreement and consent, in writing of both parties.
(2) By the City by notice in writing to the Engineer as a consequence of failure
by the Engineer to perform the services set forth herein in a satisfactory
manner.
(3) By either party, upon the failure of the other party to fulfill its obligations
as set forth herein.
(4) By the City for reasons of its own and not subject to the mutual consent of
the Engineer upon not less than thirty (30) days written notice to the
Engineer.
(5)
By satisfactory completion of all services and obligations described herein.
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Should the City terminate this Contract as herein provided, no fees other than fees due and
payable at the time of termination shall thereafter be paid to the Engineer. In determining the
value of the work performed by the Engineer prior to termination, the City shall be the sole judge.
Compensation for work at termination will be based on a percentage of the work completed at
that time. Should the City terminate this Contract under (4) of the paragraph identified above, the
amount charged during the thirty (30) day notice period shall not exceed the amount charged
during the preceding thirty (30) days.
If the Engineer defaults in the performance of this Contract or if the City terminates this
Contract for fault on the part of the Engineer, the City will give consideration to the actual costs
incurred by the Engineer in performing the work to the date of default, the amount of work
required which was satisfactorily completed to date of default, the value of the work which is
usable to the City, the cost to the City of employing another firm to complete the work required
and the time required to do so, and other factors which affect the value to the City of the work
performed at the time of default.
The termination of this Contract and payment of an amount in settlement as prescribed
above shall extinguish all rights, duties, and obligations of the City and the Engineer under this
Contract, except the obligations set forth in Article 19 of this Contract. If the termination of this
Contract is due to the failure of the Engineer to fulfill its contract obligations, the City may take
over the project and prosecute the work to completion. In such case, the Engineer shall be liable
to the City for any additional cost occasioned the City.
The Engineer shall be responsible for the settlement of all contractual and administrative
issues arising out of the procurement made by the Engineer in support of the scope of services
under this Contract.
ARTICLE 19
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
The Engineer shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, statutes,
codes, ordinances, rules and regulations, and the orders and decrees of any court, or
administrative bodies or tribunals in any manner affecting the performance of this Contract,
including, without limitation, worker's compensation laws, minimum and maximum salary and
wage statutes and regulations, and licensing laws and regulations. When required, the Engineer
shall furnish the City with satisfactory proof of its compliance therewith.
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ARTICLE 20
INDEMNIFICATION
The Engineer shall save harmless the City and its officers and employees from all claims
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and liability due to activities of itself, its agents, or employees, performed under this Contract and
which are caused by or result from error, omission, or negligent act of the Engineer or of any
person employed by the Engineer. The Engineer shall also save harmless the City from any and
all expense, including, but not limited to, attorney fees which may be incurred by the City in
litigation or otherwise resisting said claim or liabilities which may be imposed on the City as a
result of such activities by the Engineer, its agents, or employees.
ARTICLE 21
ENGINEER'S RESPONSIBILITY
The Engineer shall be responsible for the accuracy of its work and shall promptly make
necessary revisions or corrections resulting from its errors, omissions, or negligent acts without
compensation. The Engineer's responsibility for all questions arising from design errors and /or
omissions will be determined by the City. The Engineer will not be relieved of the responsibility
for subsequent correction of any such errors or omissions or for clarification of any ambiguities
until after the construction phase of the project has been completed.
ARTICLE 22
ENGINEER'S SEAL
The responsible Engineer shall sign, seal and date all appropriate engineering submissions
to the City in accordance with the Texas Engineering Practice Act and the Rules of the State
Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
ARTICLE 23
NONCOLLUSION
The Engineer warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or persons, other
than a bona fide employee working solely for the Engineer, to solicit or secure this Contract and
that it has not paid or agreed to pay any company or engineer any fee, commission, percentage,
brokerage fee, gifts, or any other consideration, contingent upon or resulting from the award or
making of this Contract. For breach or violation of this warranty, the City shall have the right to
annul this Contract without liability or, in its discretion, to deduct from the contract price or
compensation, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage,
brokerage fee, gift or contingent fee.
ARTICLE 24
INSURANCE
The Engineer shall furnish the City a properly completed Certificate of Insurance approved
by the City prior to beginning work under this Contract and shall maintain such insurance throug h
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the contract period. The completed Certificate of Insurance shall be attached hereto and identified
as Attachment G.
ARTICLE 25
INSPECTION OF ENGINEER'S BOOKS AND RECORDS
AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
The City shall have the exclusive right to examine the books and records of the Engineer
for the purpose of checking the amount of work performed by the Engineer at the time of contrac t
termination The Engineer shall maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting records and
other evidence pertaining to cost incurred and shall make such materials available at its office
during the contract period and for four (4) years from the date of final payment under this
Contract or until pending litigation has been completely and fully resolved, whichever occurs last.
The City or any of its duly authorized representatives, shall have access to any and all books,
documents, papers and records of the Engineer which are directly pertinent to this Contract for
the purpose of making audits, examinations, excerpts and transcriptions.
ARTICLE 26
DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION
The Engineer warrants that the representations included in the Debarment Certification
(Negotiated Contracts) submitted with the offer to provide services are current and still valid.
ARTICLE 27
COPYRIGHTS
The City shall have the royalty free, nonexclusive and i rrevocable right to reproduce,
publish or otherwise use, and to authorize others to use any reports developed by the Engineer
for governmental purposes.
ARTICLE 28
COMPUTER GRAPHICS FILES
The Engineer agrees to comply with the Special Provision "Computer Graphics Files for
Document and Information Exchange," if determined by the City to be applicable to this Contract
and if so stated in Attachment B and attached hereto.
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ARTICLE 29
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
The Engineer, and the City, do hereby bind themselves, their successors, executors,
administrators and assigns to each other party of this agreement and to the successors, executors,
administrators, and assigns of such other party in respect to all covenants of this Contract. The
Engineer shall not assign, subcontract or transfer its interest in this Contract without the prior
written consent of the City.
ARTICLE 30
SEVERABILITY
In the event any one or more of the provisions contained in this Contract shall for any
reason, be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality,
or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision thereof and this Contract shall be construe d
as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
This Contract constitutes the sole and only agreement of the parties hereto and supersedes
any prior understandings or written or oral contracts between the parties respecting the subject
matter defined herein.
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ARTICLE 31
PRIOR CONTRACT SUPERSEDED
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City of Round Rock
Attn.: City Manager
221 E. Main St.
Round Rock, TX 78664
with copy to:
Stephan L. Sheets
City Attorney
309 E. Main St.
Round Rock, Texas 78664
ARTICLE 32
NOTICES
All notices to either party by the other required under this Contract shall be personally
delivered or mailed to such party at the following respective address:
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Engineer
Attn.: Henry 0. Johnson, P.E.
Vice President, Transportation
Rust Lichliter /Jameson
2929 Briarpark Dr., Ste. 600
Houston, TX 77042
The undersigned signatory or signatories for the Engineer hereby represent and warrant
that the signatory is an officer of the organization for which he or she has executed this Contract
and that he or she has full and complete authority to enter into this Contract on behalf of the firm.
The above - stated representations and warranties are made for the purpose of inducing the City to
enter into this Contract.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, the City and the Engineer have executed these presents in duplicate.
THE ENGINEER
B
gignatur
Henry O. Johnson, P.E.
Printed Name
Vice President, Transportation
Title
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Date
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A -
Attachment B -
Attachment C -
Attachment D -
Attachment G -
ARTICLE 33
SIGNATORY WARRANTY
Services to be Provided by the City
Services to be Provided by the Engineer
Work Schedule, if applicable
Fee Schedule
Certificate of Insurance, if applicable
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ATTACHMENT A
IH 35 Turnarounds
at FM 1325 and BI 35 -L in Round Rock
Services to be Provided by the City
In conjunction with the services to be provided by the ENGINEER, as described in Attachment
B, the City of Round Rock, "City ", shall provide the following:
1. All available schematics, studies, reports and other documents pertinent to the project.
2. Aerial Survey & DTM Files.
3. Record drawings of the existing conditions.
4. R.O.W. Maps.
5. Utility Information (plans maps, etc.) for utilities affected by the project.
6. Establish Horizontal and Vertical Control points throughout the project.
7. Existing and Proposed Pavement Section/Design.
8. Available information on existing drainage facilities.
9. Available Information on existing signals.
10. Prepare and coordinate any utility and traffic signal agreements required.
11. Conduct Public Meetings if required.
L PROJECT MANAGEMENT
ATTACHMENT B
IH 35 Turnarounds
at FM 1325 and BI 35 -L in Round Rock
Services to be Provided by the Engineer
The Engineer will schedule meetings to discuss various aspects of the project with affected
parties. These parties may include the City, TxDOT, FHWA, and various public utility
companies.
The Engineer will establish and maintain project schedules and budgets, develop monthly
progress reports and bar charts, prepare invoices, and meet with the City and other entities
on an as needed basis for the duration of the project design.
ROUTE AND DESIGN STUDIES - Function Code 110
The Consultant will attend design concept conferences, will refine the preliminary cost
estimate and will review and adjust the TxDOT schematic.
The Engineer or his subconsultant will perform soil bore hole drilling and testing and
establish design parameters for bridges, retaining walls and pavement design.
IIL FIELD SURVEYING - Function Code 150
Right -of -entry into private property will be obtained.
Establish survey base lines along each street or other alignments as necessary. These base
lines shall be established based on and tied to the project horizontal and vertical control
points provided by the City and TxDOT. The TxDOT horizontal and vertical control points
shall be located and verified. The horizontal control will be established on the State Plane
Coordinate System (NAD '83 Surface Coordinates) from the monumentation provided by the
City and TxDOT.
A project base line will be established coincidental with, or parallel to the stationed "Design
Center Line." Base line control points shall be set using railroad spikes and/or punched
aluminum at P.C.'s, P.I.'s, and P.T.'s of horizontal curves and at 300 meters intervals.
Any traverse related to the project will be performed with appropriate modified second order
procedures by closed loop into the project control. Closures will be one part in 20,000 or
better.
Attachment B
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Survey baselines shall be tied to available TxDOT horizontal control and Right -of -Way
monuments. Any disagreement by the Engineer pertaining to traverse, or control values
furnished to him shall be immediately brought to the attention of the the City and TxDOT
prior to further work.
A benchmark circuit shall be established, based on the vertical control points provided by the
City and TxDOT. Benchmarks shall be located outside of the construction limits and put in
such a place so that they may be easily found for future use. Benchmarks shall be located
at about 300 meter intervals and shall he referenced. Benchmarks will be tied to TxDOT
adjusted (if necessary) elevation datum. The benchmarks will he looped in accordance with
good surveying practice and submit to TxDOT for approval prior to field surveys. Control
leveling work will be performed using appropriate modified second order procedures with
closed loops into the project vertical control. Unadjusted vertical error should not exceed
5 millimeters per kilometer of traverse.
Existing driveways shall be profiled and cross - sectioned to a point at least 10 meters outside
of right -of -way and tied to survey baselines. Low points, high points and other unique
features shall be noted. The surfacing and base material will be determined by visual
inspection only. Intersecting streets shall be profiled and cross- sectioned to a point at least
30 meters beyond the proposed end of construction.
Existing drainage channels and swales shall be profiled and cross - sectioned within the
immediate vicinity of the project. Low points, high points and any other unique features
shall be noted. Additional surveying may be necessary to verify the limits of drainage areas.
Each utility owner will be contacted and requested to assist in locating existing utilities
identified on their mapping. Above ground features of existing utilities within the proposed
right -of -way for the limits of the project will be field located, including elevations of
manhole flowlines and water /gas valve steins. The location of utilities between above
ground features will be determined from visual inspection, utility records, and/or from
locations determined by the respective utility companies. The utilities will be tied to the
project baseline and depths determined in sufficient detail to identify potential conflicts with
proposed construction. Excavation and other costs required to expose or probe the
underground utilities will be the responsibility of others.
Locate horizontal and vertical position of borings.
The existing structures will be surveyed and profiled. Drainage areas contributing to the
project or conveying water from the project will be determined through field investigations
and surveys.
The Engineer shall exercise care in completing this surveying assignment by using temporary
signs, traffic control devices, flags, and necessary safety equipment.
Attachment B
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IV. ROADWAY DESIGN CONTROLS - Function Code 160
From the horizontal alignments provided by the City and TxDOT, the Engineer will verify
and refine the alignments and will develop plan and profile sheets which depict these
alignments. These plan sheets will be done using a metric scale. These sheets will contain
topographic information, existing underground utilities at locations of conflict, roadway
baselines, pavement edges, roadway pavement contours where necessary, limits of structures,
limits or retaining walls, drainage structures excluding pipes, limits of sidewalks, limits of
barriers and any other information necessary for pavement construction. Profile sheets will
also be prepared and will contain existing ground lines at the profile baseline, the proposed
profile grade line, limits of structures, superelevation rates and transitions, any profile
elevations necessary to describe the superelevation and profile elevations.
The Engineer shall prepare design cross - section sheets along the IH -35 frontage road
reference line at minimum 20 meter intervals and will extend 8 meters beyond the existing
right -of -way and to the edge of the existing pavement of IH 35 mainlanes. The cross
sections shall show the pavement structure, underground utilities and proposed storm drains.
These cross- sections shall form the basis for the determination of earthwork quantities. Cut
and fill quantities will be computed. These cross - sections shall be prepared as part of the
final construction drawing package, and will be furnished to the City and TxDOT on sheets
separately. A GEOPAK /Microstation file shall be provided by the Engineer which describes
the original and design cross- sections for the project.
A project title sheet will be prepared as required and formatted by the STATE to be used for
the construction plans.
Roadway typical sections will be prepared for the various roadways of the project. These
sections will be prepared according to the provisions of Part IV of the Highway Design
Division Operations and Procedures Manual.
V. DRAINAGE PLANS - Function Code 161
Drainage area maps will be prepared at a minimum metric scale of 1:1000, using available
contour maps. Inlets will be located and subdrainage areas determined. The run -off to each
inlet will be calculated in accordance with the TxDOT's Hydraulic Manual and shown on
standard TxDOT runoff and inlet computation sheets.
SW3P plans and details will be prepared and will describe the implementation of practices
to be used to reduce the pollutants to storm water discharges associated with the construction
site.
Culvert plan/profile sheets and cross - sections, if necessary, will be provided for new culvert
construction, existing culvert widening and/or lengthening, and existing culvert
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replacements. State Standards will be used whenever possible for these culverts.
VI. SIGNING, PAVEMENT MARKINGS & SIGNALIZATION - Function Code 162
Signing and Pavement Marking layout sheets will be prepared for project roadway. These
layouts will include baselines, pavement edges, right -of -way lines, pictorially depicted signs
with their locations, pavement markings with dimensioning, overhead sign structure
locations and proposed sign panels, culverts and other structures which may present a hazard
to traffic, and proposed delineators and object markers. Street name signs are not included
in this work.
Summaries of small and large signs and pavement markings will be prepared which include
quantities for pay items.
Traffic signal layout sheets will be prepared showing existing utilities, proposed roadway
improvements, existing topography, if relevant, and proposed signal installations.
Traffic analysis, peak and off peak hour counts, turning movement counts and pedestrian
counts are not included in this work.
VII. RETAINING WALLS - Function Code 163
The Engineer will prepare retaining wall layouts and submit to the City and TxDOT for
review and approval. When approval has been received the Engineer will prepare final plans
which will include plan view, elevation, details, aesthetic treatments, quantities, reference
lines, wall locations, length of walls, top and bottom of walls, existing ground and finished
ground elevations and the limits of measurement for payment. Temporary walls maybe
required for stage construction.
VIII. T CONTROL PLAN - Function Code 163
Traffic control plan typical sections will be prepared for each stage of the construction
sequence to clearly delineate the position of the existing traffic with respect to the proposed
construction. Temporary traffic barriers, temporary retaining walls, and pavement markings
will also be shown and dimensioned.
Traffic control plan layouts will be prepared for phases and steps of the project as per the
requirements of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The layouts will
include the location of traffic, traffic handling devices, detour horizontal baseline geometry,
temporary and permanent pavement construction, and storm drainage construction.
Profiles, if required and typical sections will be prepared for the traffic detours suggested for
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use on the project.
IX. ILLUMINATION LAYOUTS AND SIGN LIGHTING - Function Code 163
The Engineer will prepare preliminary overall lighting plan for TxDOT approval of location
and patterns of proposed lighting standards. The Engineer will then prepare plans which will
show the location of continuous and underpass light standards, ground boxes, conduits and
power sources. These plans will have the base map as background and will include
baselines, stationing, pavement edges and right -of -way lines. On the same plans, location
of sign lighting, and appropriate details will be shown.
Upon approval, final plans will be prepared which will include wiring diagrams and
quantities.
X. LANDSCAPE PLANS - Function Code 163
The Engineer will prepare landscape plans which will show trees and plantings to be
removed, trees to be planted, areas to be sodded or seeded and any general notes and
specifications as necessary.
These plans will include the base map as a background and will show baselines and stations,
proposed pavement edges and right -of -way lines.
XL SPECIAL UTILITY DETAILS - Function Code 163
The Engineer will show existing utilities such as water lines, sewers, etc. on the plan and
profile plans. The plans will indicate points of conflict, and will include any special details
that may be necessary.
XII. 1 UANTITIE UMMARIES AND COST E TI TE - Function Code 163
Project quantities will be calculated and tabulated in the project summary sheets. These pay
items will be in accordance with TxDOT's Standard Specifications for Construction of
Hiehways, Streets and Bridges (1995) and supplemented where necessary with special
specifications prepared by the ENGINEER.
Develop project summary sheets for the various construction items and include these sheets
in the plans.
An ENGINEER's estimate will be prepared for the project using current unit cost data from
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recent area projects.
XIII. AGREEMENTS AND EXHIBITS - Function Code 163
It is expected that miscellaneous exhibits will need preparation for utility agreements and
traffic signal agreements.
XIV. SPECIAL PROVISIONS. SPECIFICATIONS AND GENERAL NOTES- Function
Code 163
As outlined under TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN (Section VIII), a narrative special provision
will be provided describing the construction sequencing. In addition, a list of standard
special provisions necessary for the project will be compiled by the Engineer and provided
to TxDOT. If any additional special provisions are required, the Engineer will he responsible
for their preparation.
A list of specifications necessary for the project will be compiled by the Engineer and
provided to the City and TxDOT. Any special specifications will also be provided.
A list of general notes necessary for the project will be compiled by the Engineer and
provided to the City and TxDOT.
XV. TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENTS FOR DRIVEWAYS - Function
Code 163
The Engineer will provide to TxDOT any temporary construction agreements, exhibits for
driveways, etc., that may be necessary for this project.
XVI. t '_ DG DE I - Functi s n C t t e 170
The Engineer will prepare bridge layouts, obtain approval/permits from appropriate agencies
and will prepare final design and details for all bridges confirming to TxDOT standards. The
bridge design will take into consideration stage construction and traffic control. The plans
will include all permanent and temporary bridge construction quantities and cost estimate
quantities. The Engineer will assemble special provisions and specifications.
The Engineer shall provide design for aesthetic treatment for the turnaround bridges that will
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enhance the appearance of the Interchanges leading to the City.
XVII. DELIVERABLE REQUIREMENTS - Function Code 163
The ENGINEER shall provide to the City and TxDOT an electronic deliverable (CD ROM)
of the roadway plans and profiles for this project. The files shall he in an Intergraph
Microstation version 4.0 format or greater.
The ENGINEER shall provide one set of mylar originals and up to 25 sets of prints of the
plans, specifications and estimate. The Engineer shall provide half size sets of prints for
interim reviews.
XVIII. BASIC SERVICES - Function Code 180
The Engineer will prepare special specifications for any non standard items, and will provide
a narrative of construction sequencing. Upon completion of the plans, the Engineer will
prepare a construction cost estimate based on the final quantities and will prepare a list of all
TxDOT standard drawings that are applicable to this project.
The Engineer will preparc a narrative of construction sequence and traffic control.
The Engineer will prepare a construction time estimate using "Sure Track."
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ATTACHMENT
General Guidelines for Traffic Handling
A. The number of existing lanes shall not be reduced except from construction phase
changes during implementation of the Traffic Control Plan (TCP) and then only during
prescribed hours as determined from current traffic analysis. The width of the temporary
lanes should be I 1 feet or more .
B. Shoulders used as traffic lanes should be strengthened and improved prior to receiving
traffic and a separate TCP phase should be included for this work. (When appropriate,
trucks should be encouraged, be signing, to stay off the shoulder lanes).
C. Shoulders shall remain available for traffic for as long as possible to provide room for
breakdowns.
D. On freeways, no two consecutive entrance or exit ramps shall be closed at once.
Temporary ramps may be required to keep access during certain phases of construction.
E. When narrow medians or restricted pavement widths are involved, outside widening,
including bridges, should be considered in order to provide adequate lanes and /or lane
widths during construction.
F. Whenever possible, design detours and taper lengths to permit traffic flow at the existing
speed. If possible, limit speed reduction to no greater than 10 mph below existing speed.
Permit greater speed reduction only where unavoidable. Large speed reductions should
be done in step reductions.
G. Standard sheets illustrate appropriate barrier and protection devices for traffic control
applications. These are usually minimum requirements and should be exceeded, if
warranted, for safety.
H. Work areas are to be separated from high -speed traffic lanes by concrete barriers (CTB)
or (SSCTB). They are to be considered for use although the drop -off standard may not
dictate it. Glare screens are to be used on CTB or SSCTB where necessary.
I. If project had existing illumination, appropriate lighting equal to or better should be
considered in the various phases of the traffic control plans, particularly at detour termini.
(Installation of permanent lighting, as first item of work, should be considered).
J. Appropriate safety devices such as construction vehicle impact attenuators (VIAs,
GREAT, etc.) specified as to type, shall be used at CTB termini.
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K. Temporary acceleration lanes should be used at all major entrance ramps with an
adequate taper (20:1 minimum, 50:1 desirable).
L. Temporary advance guide signing may be required for freeway ramps. Also trailblazer
signs may be required for diversions. These signs shall be sized and layouts provided
showing location during each construction phase. Minimum sign legend size for
temporary freeway guide signs is 12 -inch caps.
M. U -turns and frontage road intersection improvements should be included in the projects,
as an early stage operation, to help facilitate traffic flow diverted from the mainlanes.
N. If opposing lanes of traffic are separated by CTB or SSCTB without a shoulder then
headlight glare protection should be provided when needed.
O. Message trailers should be used when necessary to supplement existing signing to notify
the traveling public of upcoming changes or unusual situations.
Traffic Control Plans - Specifications and Estimates
The traffic control work consists of the completed Traffic Control Plans (TCP), the appropriate
specifications and general notes, and the cost estimate for the various traffic control measures.
General
A TCP shall show the detailed construction sequences and the necessary phases complete with
all barricades, signing, striping, delineation, detours, temporary traffic signal adjustments to
existing traffic signals, and any other devices necessary to control traffic during construction.
The purpose of the plan is to protect the traveling public and provide safety to the construction
forces, with least inconvenience to the travelers consistent with expeditious completion of the
project in time and costs, within the federal and state standards and guidelines.
All TCP shall be submitted for review to the district safety review team at designated completion
points.
A. Standards and Guidelines
The following standards and guidelines are essential to the development of the TCP.
• Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) 1993 Standard Specifications for
Construction of Highways, Streets, and Bridges
• Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices 1980 (MUTCD)
• Barricades and Standards BC
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• Pavement Drop -off Standard
Other standard drawings available, as needed, are Construction Vehicle Impact Attenuators
(VIA), Portable Crash Cushions, Temporary Barrel Mounted Metal Beam Guard Fence TB
(BMGF) and Precast and Portable concrete Traffic Barriers (CTB), and appropriate signing
standards. Film (mylar) drawings, for inclusion in the PS &E final package, are available from
the TxDOT. Other standards include WZ, TCP, Glarescreen, SSCTB & Low Profile SSCB.
B. Roadway Drawings
Prior to development of the TCP, the following existing and proposed roadway conditions should
be known.
• Existing roadway layout
• Existing roadway cross - sections
• Proposed plan and profile
• Proposed cross - sections
• Existing traffic control devices
• Cross Sections & Profiles of all detours need to be prepared. Temporary drainage
shall be considered, and handled appropriately.
C. Traffic Control Plans
Before beginning the TCP, hourly traffic counts of the proposed roadway and major cross streets
shall be obtained.
Field conditions regarding access to adjacent properties shall be verified and shown on the plans.
The traffic control plans shall slow the construction sequence and all traffic control devices for
each phase of the project.
The plans shall be to a large enough scale to depict all existing and proposed structures as they
occur in each sequence and phase. The plan and profile drawings usually drawn to 1:500, is
generally adequate for the TCP. A scale smaller than this is usually unacceptable and shall
require prior approval of TxDOT.
Where detours or temporary pavement are required, a separate phase shall be shown for this
construction, complete with traffic handling and control devices.
Each phase of the TCP shall show the location of the traffic flow indicated by directional arrows.
The construction areas will be clearly defined. All barricades, traffic barriers, VIAs GREAT,
etc., end treatments, pavement markings, construction signing, and traffic signal changes shall be
shown on the plans. Only roadways, retaining walls, bridges, drainage structures, etc. that are
existing or under construction shall be shown. Roadway that has been removed in a previous
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phase or that will be built in later phases shall not be shown.
BC sheets and other appropriate standard drawings that are part of the TCP package shall be
included in the PS &E.
General Notes and Specifications
General Notes and Specifications for Traffic Control Bid items shall be included in the overall
project bid package.
Usual Specifications items are as follows:
Item 502 Barricades, Signs & Traffic Handling. The attached sample can be used as a
guide. Modifications should be made to suit the project.
Item 662 Workzone Pavement Markings.
Item 667 Eliminating existing pavement markings and markers.
Item 6218 Special Specification - Portable Changeable Message Signs. Use if applicable.
Others Refer to the TxDOT 1995 Standard Specifications for Construction of Highways, Streets,
and Bridges.
General Notes:
General Notes shall suit the project and may be added to the TCP drawing or included separately.
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ID
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May Jun
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Field Survey
Utility Coordination
R.O.W. Requirements
Geotechnical Work
Schematic Design
Aesthetic Treatment
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19
20
21
22
23
Task Name
PHASE
Project Kick -off
Submit Schematics
Schematic Review
Bridge layout
Preliminary Estimate
Submit Bridge Layout
Bridge Layout Review
PHASE II
50% PS &E
Submit 50% Package
50% Review
90% PS&E
Submit 90% Package
90% Review
100% PS &E
Submit Final PS &E
Project: Round Rock Turnarounds
Date: Thu 11/13/97
Duration
84 days
1 day
7 days
15 days
10 days
15 days
36 days
15 days
0 days
5 days
30 days
5 days
0 days
5 days
75 days
25 days
0 days
5 days
30 days
0 days
5 days
10 days
0 days
Start Finish
Tue 11/11/97 Fri 3/6/98
Tue 11/11/97 Tue 11/11/97
Wed 11/12/97 Thu 11/20/97
Fri 11/21/97 Thu 12/11/97
Thu 12/4/97
Fri 11/21/97
Wed 11/19/97
Fri 11/21/97
Mon 12/15/97
Fri 1/9/98
Mon 1/12/98
Mon 1/19/98
Mon 2/23/98
Fri 2/27/98
Mon 3/2/98
Mon 3/9/98
Mon 3/9/98
Fri 4 /10/98
Mon 4/13/96
Mon 4/20/98
Fri 5/29/98
Mon 6/1/98
Mon 6/8/98
Tue 12/9/97
Fri 1/9/98
Fri 1/2/98
Fri 1/9/98
Fri 1/16/98
Fri 2/27/98
Fri 2/27/98
Fri 2/27/98
Fri 3/6/98
Fri 6/19/98
Fri 4/10/98
Fri 4/10/98
Fri 4/17/98
Fri 5/29/98
Fri 5/29/98
Fri 6/5/98
Fri 6/19/98
Fri 6/19/98 Fri 6/19/98
3
4
6
7
8
Task
Progress
Milestone
Summary
•
Rolled Up Task
Rolled Up Milestone Q
Rolled Up Progress
External Tasks
Project Summary
Split
Rolled Up Split
Page 1
Tasks
No.
Dig
Principal
Project
Manager
Senior
Engineer
Project
Engineer
Design
Engineer
Tech.
Totals
Title Sheet
1
-
2
5
5
2
9
23
Drawing Index
1
-
2
3
3
2
6
16
Typical Sections
2
1
6
13
13
6
24
63
General Notes
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
Estimate and Quantities
3
I
5
10
10
5
18
49
Traffic Control Plans
8
4
19
38
38
19
73
191
Frntg. Rd. Plan & Profiles
8
6
32
64
64
32
122
320
Intersection Details
4
3
14
29
29
14
55
144
Drainage Area Map
1
-
2
5
5
2
9
23
Drainage Details
4
2
10
21
21
10
40
104
Bridge Layouts
3
4
18
36
36
18
68
180
Bridge Estimated Quantities
1
-
2
5
5
2
9
23
Soil Borings
2
1
3
6
6
3
12
31
Bridge Abutments
6
5
24
48
48
24
91
240
Abutment Details
2
2
8
16
16
8
30
80
Interior Bents
4
3
16
32
32
16
61
160
Framing Plans
3
2
12
24
24
12
46
120
Slab Plans
3
2
10
19
19
10
36
96
Slab Details
1
1
3
6
6
3
12
31
Beam Details
1
1
3
6
6
3
12
31
Prestressed Concrete Beam
1
1
4
8
8
4
15
40
Retaining Walls
6
4
19
38
38
19
73
191
Bridge Aesthetic Treatments
8
8
38
77
77
38
146
384
Signing & Striping
3
I
7
14
14
7
27
70
Traffic Signals
3
1
7
14
14
7
27
70
SW3P
3
1
5
10
10
5
18
49
0
0
Manhours
82
54
271
547
547
271
1039
2729
Billing Rate
120.00
124.00
109.00
90.00
70.00
65.00
Labor Amount
6,480.00
33,604.00
59,623.00
49,230.00
18,970.00
67,535.00
235,442.00
Other Tasks
Tasks
Principal
Project
Manager
Senior
Engineer
Project
Engineer
Design
Engineer
Tech.
Totals
Alternatives
4
8
16
16
16
24
84
Steering Committee
8
16
16
40
Schematics
4
8
24
16
16
24
92
Utility Coordination
2
4
4
8
18
Public Involvement
8
8
8
24
Construction Timeline
2
8
32
42
Manhours
0
28
52
100
40
32
48
300
Billing Rate
120.00
124.00
109.00
90.00
70.00
65.00
Labor Amount
3,360.00
6,448.00
10,900.00
3,600.00
2,240.00
3,120.00
29,668.00
Fee Proposal for Round Rock Turnarounds - PS &E
IH 35 Turnarounds at FM 1325 and BI 35 -L
* Geotechnical fee is based on PSI's proposal with the following stipulations:
1. Drilling 6 x 60' bridge borings + 6 x 40' retaining wall borings, boring logs, report = $25,000
2. Prepare traffic control plans for drilling, utility clearances and miscellaneous items = $15,000
Bent No.2 can be reduced with the City of Round Rock participation in providing assistance
Surveying
Reproduction
Mileage
Miscellaneous
Geotechnical - by Subconsultant *
Total
11/13/97
18,000.00
3,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
40,000.00
328,110.00
Lump Sum Fee $328,000.001
DATE: November 3, 1997
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting, November 13, 1997
ITEM: 10E. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an
engineering contract for IH -35 turnaround at FM 1325 and
Nesters Crossing.
STAFF RESOURCE PERSON: Jim Nuse
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The City has requested proposals from engineering firms to develop plans, specifications
and estimates for the construction of frontage road turnaround structures over the main
lanes of IH 35 north and south of FM 1325 and south of Hesters Crossing. The City went
through a formal proposal, screening, and interview process involving the engineering
consulting firms listed in the table below. The staff believes Rust Lichliter /Jameson made
the best proposal for developing the engineering for the IH 35 Turnarounds, and is
qualified to perform this work. Therefore, the staff recommends the selection of Rust
Lichliter /Jameson for the proposed contract, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute
a contract with the firm to perform the work. A proposed contract is being negotiated and
will be ready by the council meeting. We are anticipating a cost of $400,000 to $450,000
for this contract.
Firms Invited to Submit
Proposals
Firms
Submitting
Proposals
Firms
Interviewed
Firms
Recommended
by Staff
Turner Collie & Braden,
Inc.
Yes
Carter & Burgess
Yes
✓
Parsons, Brinkerhoff,
Quade, and Douglas
No
CH2M Hill
No
Espey, Huston & Assoc.,
Inc.
Yes
Rust Lichliter /Jameson
Yes
✓
✓
Sylva Engineering
No
HNTB Corp.
No
HDR Engineering, Inc.
No
Parsons Transportation
Group, Inc.
Sub to
Bridgefarmer
Bridgefarmer & Assoc.,
Inc.
Yes
✓
Rodriguez & Huggins, Inc.
No
Brown and Root USA, Inc.
No
Dannenbaum Engineering
Corp.
No
Jose Guerra, Inc.
Sub to
Bridgefarmer
ITEM: 10E (continued)
Staff recommends your approval.