14-Church Street Design Contract-2017 Street BondItem No. 14
memorandum
TO: Mayor & City Council
John Godwin, City Manager
FROM: Carla Easton, PE, City Engineer
SUBJECT: 2017 STREET BOND — CHURCH STREET DESIGN CONTRACT
DATE: July 18, 2017
BACKGROUND: In May 2017, voters authorized a $9.5 Million bond sale for street
improvements, and in July the City Council approved of a 3 -year plan to address priority
projects. Church Street from Hearne to Clarksville was identified as the top priority for full
street replacement. As such, professional services are needed for design, bidding and
construction management.
STATUS OF ISSUE: Grantham & Associates, Inc. has submitted a proposal for engineering and
surveying services associated with the project, which includes approximately 3,750 linear feet of
street reconstruction with concrete curb and gutter, sidewalks, and replacement of water and
sewer utilities. The fee for services.is $184,545.00, and upon Council approval, would be paid
from the 2017 Street Bond Fund. Design of the improvements is scheduled for completion in
May 2018, in time for construction during the summer months.
BUDGET: Funds are designated in the 2017 Street Bond Fund and will be available in August
2017.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for professional
engineering and surveying services with Grantham & Associates, Inc. for the Church Street
Reconstruction project in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00.