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Item 4D - MemoItem 4D Page 1 of 2 M E M O R A N D U M (April 2, 2024) To: Alison Ortowski, City Manager From: Rob Cohen, Director of Public Works Subject: Approve an Engineering Services Agreement (ESA) with KSA Engineers, Inc. (KSA) to provide preliminary engineering design services for phase 1 and 2 of the East Dove Road Sidewalk Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $85,000. Action Requested: Approve an Engineering Services Agreement (ESA) with KSA Engineers, Inc. (KSA) to provide preliminary engineering design services for phase 1 and 2 of the East Dove Road Sidewalk Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $85,000. Background Information: This project aims to make sidewalk improvements along East Dove Road from Lonesome Dove Road to Heather Lane. The proposed improvements involve the addition of a minimum 5-foot width sidewalk to connect with the existing pedestrian facilities in the area. Initiated in response to residents' concerns about pedestrian safety throughout the community, this project was integrated into the Pathways Master Plan Update in December 2021. The new sidewalk is a key component of a complete sidewalk network that will support connectivity throughout our community. The City acknowledges the need for this sidewalk from a connectivity standpoint, driven and further supported by valuable feedback from residents. This contract incorporates conceptual plans and on-site surveys with the goal of determining alignment and feasibility of proposed sidewalk improvements. Executing the sidewalk project may require investigations in small areas in order to complete the design. The agreement amount for preliminary engineering design is not to exceed $85,000. Construction of this project is intended to be phased. Financial Considerations: Funding for the agreement is budgeted in the FY 2024 Capital Improvements Program. This award is within the project budget. This scope includes on-site survey work, estimated at $39,280, conceptual design at $37,050, and $8,670 in contingency. Item 4D Page 2 of 2 Strategic Link: This item links to the City’s Strategy Map strategic focus area of Infrastructure and Development. It specifically relates to the City’s Objective, F2: Investing to Provide and maintain High-Quality Public Assets. Citizen Input/ Board Review: None. Legal Review: The proposed agreement is a standard agreement that the City Attorney has reviewed and approved. Alternatives: The City Council may approve or deny the contract. Staff Recommendation: Approve an Engineering Services Agreement (ESA) with KSA Engineers, Inc. (KSA) to provide preliminary engineering design services for the East Dove Road Sidewalk Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $85,000. Supporting Documents: Attachment A: Engineering Services Agreement Staff Contact: Rob Cohen P.E., Director of Public Works Kevin Ferrer, P.E., City Engineer Tiffany Matthews, P.E., Civil Engineer