Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Public Works

TO:	Mike Wildgen
FROM:	Chuck Soules
CC:	Dave Corliss, Debbie Van Saun, Steve Bennett
Date:	July 19, 2005
RE:	City Commission Consent Agenda Item – July 26, 2005 Proposal for Professional Services Riverfront and New Hampshire Parking Structures

In April 2005 a Condition Appraisal Report for the Riverfront and New Hampshire Parking structures was completed by Walker Parking Consultants.  Several recommendations for repair were made, including:

Riverfront Parking Structure
	Concrete Repairs
	Waterproofing/Protection
	Mechanical Systems (lighting has been repaired)
	Stair Replacement
	Miscellaneous Repairs (drains have been cleaned and repaired)
New Hampshire Parking Structure
	Concrete Repairs
	Waterproofing/Protection
	Mechanical Systems (lighting issues complete)
	Paint Stairs (stairs have been painted)
	Miscellaneous Repairs (drains have been cleaned and repaired)
	Anti Graffiti Coating

Staff has completed the items in parentheses.

The remaining items (concrete repairs, waterproofing, and stair replacement) will require specific plans and technical specifications which staff cannot complete.

Attached is a proposal for professional services which includes preparing the bid documents (Phase I) and bidding services (Phase II) for a lump sum fee of $12,500 and $1,000 respectively.  Direct expenses, in addition to these amounts, are $1,800 for Phase I and II.  Construction administration/inspection (Phase III) will be provided for $7,500, with a direct expense of $3,000, totaling $10,500 for Phase III.

Walker Parking Consultants is the original firm that designed these facilities, and staff recommends approving this contract.  This project will be paid through the issuances of bonds.

Action Requested:  Authorize City Manager to execute a contract/purchase order in an amount of $25,800 for professional services with Walker Parking Consultants.

Respectfully submitted,

Charles F. Soules, P.E.

Director of Public Works