Memorandum
City of Lawrence
Department of Public Works
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TO: |
Dave Corliss, Debbie Van Saun |
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FROM: |
Chuck Soules |
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CC: |
Shoeb Uddin, Dena Mezger |
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Date: |
July 19, 2007 |
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RE: |
Project 14-CP4-407(BD), GWW, 6th Street to Overland Drive Project 15-CP5-407(BD), GWW, Overland Drive to North City Limits July 24, 2007 Agenda Item |
Please include the following item on the City Commission consent agenda for consideration at the July 24, 2007 meeting:
Engineering Contract – George Williams Way North of 6th Street
The scope of the project includes the engineering design of George Williams Way, including street, sidewalk, drainage, and water main. Nine firms submitted proposals which were evaluated based on the following criteria: commitment of staff, ability to perform within timeframe, past performance, previous experience with similar work, work commitment that could limit performance, accessibility of firm’s office, firm’s familiarity with project area, firm’s knowledge of project procedures, firm’s consideration of project problems/issues, thoroughness of presentation, communication issues, ability to work with public, professionalism/comfort level with firm, and overhead costs.
Project History. On May 15, 2007 the City Commission approved Resolution 6665 ordering the improvement of GWW, Overland Drive to the N. City Limit, and Resolution 6661 ordering the improvement of GWW, 6th Street to Overland Drive, to be completed. Both projects are being funded by a benefit district and a portion by the City ($200,000).
Firms interested in being considered for this project were requested to submit qualifications, project understanding and approach, tentative work elements and sequence, timetable for completion of various stages of plan submittals, previous experience and projects completed by the project engineer and others who would be assigned to the project.
Project Status. Nine proposals were received and three consulting firms were interviewed. Staff is recommending that the city enter into an agreement with B. G. Consultants. Staff is recommending B. G. Consultants for several reasons, including: familiarity with the project and the area, past performance and knowledge of project procedures, scheduling, work commitment, and access to firm’s office. BG has successfully completed several projects for the city, and their plans and estimates are accurate and thorough.
Project Details. George Williams Way is an arterial street. See attached April 12, 2007 memo describing GWW improvements.
Action Request. Request approval from the City Commission to enter into negotiations for an Engineering Contract with BG Consultants for the design of George Williams Way from 6th Street to Overland Drive and George Williams Way from Overland Drive to the N. City Limit, including water main.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles F. Soules, P.E.
Director of Public Works
CFS/je
Attachments: April 12, 2007 Memo