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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7B, Amend Project with Bolton & Menk for Regional Transportation Assistance_ __ _ _ ; _ _ . _ �.� EN I . _ H LLS : _ : Re uest for Council A i q ct on : Prepared By: Kristine Giga, Civil Engineer Council Meeting Date: October 12, 2009 Amend contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for regional transportation assistance Budgeted Amount: Estimated Actual Amount: Funding Source: $45,000 $83,500 PIR Fund Recommendation: 1. Authorize staff to amend contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for additional regional transportation assistance to increase the authorized amount from $45,000 to an amount not to exceed $83,500. .......�.� ..............�..�_.__._�..............�........M...�..�_�..�._......._.�..._...�................�._ ._..........._....�_��_.......���._......�.............�._.�.�......._.�.�..��...�...............�........_........� Supporting Documents: 1. Memorandum from City Staff dated October 12, 2009 2. Additional scope of services proposal from Bolton & Menk, Inc. _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. _ _ _ _ _ .. _ �;.� EN HILL5 MEMORANDUM DATE: October 12, 2009 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members Ron Moorse, City Administrator FROM: Greg Hoag, Public Works Director Kristine Giga, Civi1 Engineer SUBJECT: Technical Support on Regional Transportation Projects Back�round At the March 31, 2008, regular meeting, the City Council authorized staff to contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc. to provide technical support for various transportation proj ects in the City. The support has included review of technical documents, proposed concepts, and responses to the Interstate 694, Highway 10 and County Road 96 Preliminary Design Issues and Position Paper that have been provided by Ramsey County and/or MnIDOT, as well as other information pertaining to the transportation proj ects. At the September 29, 2008, regular meeting, the City Council amended the contract. Discussion The original contract amount in March, 2008, was in an amount not to exceed $30,000, which was then amended to $45,000 in September, 2008. Bolton & Menk staff has provided technical assistance on the following proj ects as a part of this contract: US 10/C SAH 96 Grade S eparation and C SAH 96 Improvements Noise concerns raised by Arden Hills residents along TH 10 Local Access Interchange along TH 10 I-3 5 W/CR H Interchange The Local Access Interchange and I-3 5 W/CR H Interchange proj ects are not currently scheduled proj ects; therefore, additional technical support is not needed at this time. However, Ramsey County is progressing with the US 10/CSAH 96 proj ect, and Arden Hills residents near the proj ect area have expressed concerns about noise and requested noise mitigation. City Council Meeting C:�Documents and Settings\becky.brazys\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK15F\10-12- 09Memo_AmendBMIscope. doc Page 1 of 2 Staff recommends that the City continue to utilize the technical expertise of Bolton & Menk to continue to provide assistance with Ramsey County's project during preliminary and final design. Staff recommends that Chris Chromy participates in the proj ect management team meetings, which typically occur monthly, as well as upcoming public hearings, and completing 60% and 95% plan reviews. This will facilitate timely reviews of any issues the City may have. Staff also recommends utilizing Bolton & Menk, Inc., to continue investigating possible noise mitigation, if the City Council chooses to complete a feasibility report. The attached proposed amendment to the contract submitted by Bolton & Menk provides a breakdown of the additional costs by proj ect area and a timeline for incurring these costs. Financial Implications This technical support Revolving (PIR) Fund. is currently being funded using the Permanent Improvement It is recommended that the additional services also be funded in the same manner. Bolton & Menk will be reimbursed for actual hours spent. The increase in services proposed in 2009, $4,900 for preliminary design and $15,000 for a Briarknoll Highway Noise feasibility report, would not require an amendment to the budget, as the General Fund is not affected. Currently, $15,000 has been proposed in the 2010 budget for planning/design for City improvements that may occur as a part of Ramsey County's project. Staff proposes to increase this amount to $33,600 in 2010 to include Bolton & Menk's services during preliminary design ($4,900) and final design ($13,700.) Council Action Requested Motion to authorize staff to amend the contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for regional transportation assistance to a revised total amount not to exceed $83,500. City Council Meeting C:�Documents and Settings\becky.brazys\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK15F\10-12- 09Memo_AmendBMIscope. doc Page 2 of 2 I � . ' i � � ��������� r� i� r� ��r� �r� : �� . � : : . �: 12224 I�ica et Avenue • Burnsvi�le, N1N 55337 ._ ; � Phone {952� 890-Q5U9 • Fax �952j 890-8U65 ��tober 8, 20Q9 v��ww,bolton-menk.com Mr. Ron M oars e Ciiy Ad.ministrator �ity of Arden �-Ii11s 1245 "West H�ghway 96 Arden I�iTls, �ZN 55112-5743 Dear Mr.lVroorse: SUBJECT: A�'VIENDMENT F(JR REGIt�NAL TR�.N SPUIZT�QN ASSIST�NCE TRUNK' HI�HWAY` 10 AT CSAH 9d GRA:DE SEP�RATI4N INTER�TATE b94 UPGRAD� HIGHWA:Y N�ISE CDNC�R:NS Bolion & Menk, Inc. is pleased to subm�t t�iis proposal .for providxng continued techr�ical review _. and assistance �or the referenced highway praj ects on behalf of the City of Arden Hills. �ur scape of services vvil�. include aiiendance and partic�pa�ion in project team meetings with R.a�n.sey County, 1V�n/DQfi, and others as well as techn�cal analysis of local issues a.r�d impacts as described belovv: 1. T�I; lU/96. Grat�e Se aration Preliminar�r �33es���n Contxnued Su ort - Continued. _ _ assistance for city staff and council �nc�udin.g review of the Environmental Assessment (EA) and attendance at Public Hearing, review of Municipal Consent req�est and attendance at Pub�ic Hearing, and caordination of responses to public co�rr�ents and :requests. 'This work would include continued participation in the coun�y's design team r�neetings. Schedule: C�ctober 2a09 �- March 2010 Fee Estimate: $9,80� 2. Briarknoll Hi��hwa� Noise Feasib��xt � Stud� _-- The conceptual design and analys�s � . .. . _ _ completed for a berm along TH ��l 0 and noise wall along I-694 was completed ta determine �he feasibility of these improvements. If requested by the City Council, vve are proposing io complete a formai feasibility study a.nd repor� that further investigate these improvements, docum�nt assumptxons and recommendations, provide preliminary cosis estimates, and identify poiential funding strategies. Further 'investiga�xons would include a tree inventory and restoration plan, cons�deration of paiential utility impacts, and completion of naise n�odeling of improvements along I'- 694. Schedule: October - December 2409 Fee Es�imate:: $:�.5,040 DFSl�NlNG FC�R A BFTT�R iC�MQRROW Bolton & Menk is an equal: opportunity employer. . � � " n,Moarse - 2- tJctober 8, 2009 of Arden Hills Amended Transpartation Ser-vices _ _ _ _ 3. TH 14/95 Grade Se aration FYnal Desi �n Su� :�� �ort — Upon campletia� of �he ,.. ..... . .. . . Env�ronrnental Assessment, Ramsey Caun�y and Mn/D4T will proceed wiih the preparation of consti�uction plans and speci�cations far this proj ect, schedu�ed for construction in 2011. If requesied by the C�ty Council, we are proposing to continue our involvement in participation in design teaxz� meetings and review cons�ruction plans subxnittals on behalf of the City of Arden Hills. Formal p�an reviews are ant�cipated at 6�% and 95%o coxnpletian. Schedule: Apr�l 2014 -- April 201 l Fee Estimate: $13,700 Bolton & Menk recommends compensation be prov�ded on an hour�y basis. We proposed to zncrease our current x�ot-to-exceed amount of �45,000 to $83,500 to aecommodate the expanded scope of servxces. Hourly rates will be consisten� with terms provided in �he Statement of Qualifications for Munxcipal Engineering Consultant Services, dated June 22, 2047. Thank you for the opportuz�ity io serve the Ciiy of Arden Hills. We loak forward to working with the City on these praj ects. Sincerely, B C�L�'ON & METTK, INC . , �: �� , ;�: . � � � � ��� ; ,� s� �: �� ��� :f : � � �� � r�. Ch�istopher �S. Chromy, P.E., P.T.O.E. � Assaciaie Engineer ACCEPTEi� AND APPRQVED �'�R CITY �F �►RDEN HIL,LS BY: �.��.�....:.:.:.::.wry�... . ��t�v:u ....�...:. _ . ....rM.M. Printed l�ame and Ti�le cc. Marcus Thomas, P.E., Bolton & Mer�, Inc. _ _. _ .... ...�.�. _ _�.�. .��..... _ Date F:1 Transpor�ationlARDH\T4222335�CQRRES\100609 Tz-ansporiation Services.doc