The professional services contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for design of Work Order 09-15 Grand Avenue, Zimmerman Trail to Shiloh Road, was approved at the November 9, 2009, City Council Meeting.  Design was delayed to allow discussion of access issues with the adjacent property owners and due to the fact that construction will not be until 2016.  The original contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. did not include the design of roundabouts.  However, after consideration, it was determined that it is necessary to construct two roundabouts, one at 38th and Grand and the other at 36th and Grand.  The contract amendment is to design the roundabouts.  

The Council may:
• Approve Professional Services Contract Amendment #1 in the amount of $49,937.00; or
• Do not approve Professional Services Contract Amendment #1.  If not approved, roundabouts at those intersections will not be designed and constructed with the project.

This Contract Amendment #1 is for $49,937.00 and brings the total professional services contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. to $254,606.00.  Funding for this project is from arterial and gas tax funds.  There is sufficient funding in the budget for this amendment.

Staff recommends that Council approve Professional Services Contract Amendment #1 with HDR Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $49,937.00 for W.O. 09-15, Grand Avenue, Zimmerman Trail to Shiloh Road.