COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
FROM: J. Greg Froslie, P.E. Public Works Director
SUBJECT:Title
Award Agreement for Professional Services for a Feasibility Study for the Second Island Bridge Evacuation Route to Michael Baker International, Inc. (Greg Froslie)
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FUNDING SOURCE:
State of Arizona
PURPOSE:
Award Agreement 500363 for Professional Services for a Feasibility Study for the Second Island Bridge Evacuation Route to Michael Baker International, Inc., in accordance with City Code §§ 3.10.010.2 (A.R.S. Title 34) and 3.10.030.1.
BACKGROUND:
This project will develop a Feasibility Study to study, plan, and implement a second connection to the island. The purpose of the study is to meet the intent of the House Bill 2676 (of the 55th Legislature) and identify preliminary design options, constraints and cost estimates that will allow the improvement to advance to design and construction that was authorized by the legislature for construction of the facility. Typical sections, alignments, profiles, and technical reports will be prepared for the roadway and bridge improvements for a continuous corridor between State Route 95 on the mainland and McCulloch Boulevard on the island.
A formal Request for Statement of Qualification (RFSQ) process was conducted to solicit proposals from qualified consulting firms. Two (2) firms responded to the RFSQ, Michael Baker International, Inc., and Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. After ranking the initial proposals, the selection committee interviewed both firms and Michael Baker International, Inc., was the highest ranked, responsive firm.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
This bridge study will provide the necessary means to help provide second access for emergency personnel and citizens.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding provided by the State of Arizona.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A - Scope of Work
Exhibit B - Fee Schedule
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I move to award the Agreement for Professional Services for a Feasibility Study for the Second Island Bridge Evacuation Route to Michael Baker International, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $200,000.