Consent 1.C.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 09/27/2010
- TITLE
- W.O. 03-07—Alkali Creek Multi-Use Path, Amendment #4 to Dowl HKM Contract
- PRESENTED BY:
- David Mumford
- Department:
- Public Works
Presentation:
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
The City of Billings and Dowl HKM (HKM) agreed to a Professional Services Contract on June 9, 2003 for the Design Study phase of the Alkali Creek Multi-Use Path project (W.O. 03-07). This included extensive coordination and public input for selection of the path alignment. Amendment One was approved December 23, 2003. Amendment Two, approved July 23, 2007, provided services for a bicycle/pedestrian tunnel under Main Street at Alkali Creek and a path on the west side of Main Street connecting the tunnel to the at-grade sidewalk. Amendment Three, approved January 25, 2010, included updating and rebidding the project that was initially bid in September 2008, as well as designing a path extension through Earl Guss Park.
This project was approved to receive ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) funding. Amendment Four includes tasks associated with research and more stringent specifications needed to comply with all the ARRA regulations. Amendment Four also includes tasks related to the extensive efforts involved with coordinating the path design with the Bench Extension project during its design phase. Finally, the contract time for the tunnel construction was increased from 90 to 120 calendar days. As such, Amendment Four includes the additional inspection and construction administration related to the expanded construction time.
This project was approved to receive ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) funding. Amendment Four includes tasks associated with research and more stringent specifications needed to comply with all the ARRA regulations. Amendment Four also includes tasks related to the extensive efforts involved with coordinating the path design with the Bench Extension project during its design phase. Finally, the contract time for the tunnel construction was increased from 90 to 120 calendar days. As such, Amendment Four includes the additional inspection and construction administration related to the expanded construction time.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
The Council may:
• Approve Amendment 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with HKM for additional services on W.O. 03-07; or
• Do not approve Amendment 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with HKM and instruct staff to return to negotiations with the consultant.
• Approve Amendment 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with HKM for additional services on W.O. 03-07; or
• Do not approve Amendment 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with HKM and instruct staff to return to negotiations with the consultant.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The project is being funded by a variety of sources, including ARRA, a Transportation and Community and System Preservation Pilot Program (TCSP) grant, the Community Transportation Enhancement Program (CTEP), and multiple local donors and grants. Professional services for this project are funded by the TCSP grant, which is a federal aid program funded through the Federal Highway Administration and administered by MDT. Amendment No. 4 represents an increase in the amount of the contract by $32,463.00. There are TCSP funds available to cover the increase.
Original Contract Amount: $ 90,495.00
Approved Amounts
Amendment 1: $ 0.00
Amendment 2: $168,000.00
Amendment 3: $ 40,465.00
Requested Amount
Amendment 4: $ 32,463.00
Total Revised Contract Amount: $331,423.00
Original Contract Amount: $ 90,495.00
Approved Amounts
Amendment 1: $ 0.00
Amendment 2: $168,000.00
Amendment 3: $ 40,465.00
Requested Amount
Amendment 4: $ 32,463.00
Total Revised Contract Amount: $331,423.00
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Contract with Dowl HKM in the amount of $32,463.00.