Item 4M
M E M O R A N D U M
December 9, 2008
To:
Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From:
Chris Tribble, Interim Director of Community Services
Subject: Approve a contract with Jacobs Engineering Group for
the engineering design of sidewalks along F.M. 1709
(Southlake Boulevard) in the amount not to exceed
$138,750.
Action
Requested:
Approval of a professional services contract with Jacobs
Engineering Group for the engineering and design of FM
1709 sidewalks for a total amount not to exceed $138,750.
Background
Information:
On September 20, 2005, City Council adopted the 2025
Southlake Pathways Plan. “The goal of the Southlake
Pathways Plan is to implement the mobility goals and
objectives of the Southlake 2025 Plan by identifying an inter-
connected system of corridors for pedestrians, bicyclists,
and equestrians.” Major components of the Southlake
Pathways Plan are the FM 1709 corridor pedestrian
pathways. Due to the complexity of the TxDOT approval
process, the City Staff is proposing to provide a
comprehensive sidewalk design for the entire FM1709
corridor. This overall plan will be submitted to TxDOT for a
one-time approval; however, construction of the sidewalk
segments only will occur as funds are available and per City
Council direction on priorities of segments over the next
several years. The scope of the engineering design only
includes sections of sidewalks where properties have
already been developed and do not currently have
sidewalks. Future developers will be responsible for
sidewalks on any properties currently undeveloped. The
sidewalk design will extend from Commerce Street to
Pearson Lane. The scope of engineering design also
includes four seating areas along FM 1709 per the 2025
Major Corridors Urban Design recommendations.
Jacobs Engineering Group is recommended to perform the
desired sidewalk engineering and design based on their
TXDOT relationships and current work on the FM1709
medians. Their current staffing and schedules are favorable
Shana Yelverton, City Manager
City Council Meeting Date – December 16, 2008
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and should allow for the completion of the work in a timely
fashion.
The general scope of the Basic Professional Services
includes:
Schematic development
Design development
Final construction documentation
General consultant and client coordination
Probable cost opinions
Presentations at requested meetings with the City
Financial
Consideration:
Initial base engineering contract is for $138,750. Staff is
negotiating contract further to reduce cost.
Financial
Impact:
Not applicable.
Citizen Input/
Board Review:
Not applicable at this time.
Legal Review:
City attorneys have reviewed draft of the professional
services contract.
Alternatives:
Alternatives may include:
City Council approval of proposal as presented
City Council non-approval of proposal
Supporting
Documents:
Supporting documents include:
Draft of Jacobs Engineering Professional Services
Contract
Jacobs Engineering Cover Letter & Scope of Services
Jacobs Engineering Fee Schedule
Aerial map of proposed design areas.
Staff
Recommendation:
Approval of a professional services contract with Jacobs
Engineering Group for the engineering and design of FM
1709 sidewalks for a total amount not to exceed $138,750.
Shana Yelverton, City Manager
City Council Meeting Date – December 16, 2008
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Shana Yelverton, City Manager
City Council Meeting Date – December 16, 2008
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Shana Yelverton, City Manager
City Council Meeting Date – December 16, 2008
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Shana Yelverton, City Manager
City Council Meeting Date – December 16, 2008
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Shana Yelverton, City Manager
City Council Meeting Date – December 16, 2008
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Shana Yelverton, City Manager
City Council Meeting Date – December 16, 2008
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Shana Yelverton, City Manager
City Council Meeting Date – December 16, 2008
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Shana Yelverton, City Manager
City Council Meeting Date – December 16, 2008
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