Report Prepared by: Michael R. Beltran II, PE, City Engineer
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SUBJECT: Approval of an Agreement for Professional Services with Dokken Engineering, a California Corporation, for Project Approval, Environmental Documents (PA/ED), Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for the Highway 59 Phase 1 Widening and Highway 59 Bridges Over Black Rascal Creek Project for a Total Amount not to Exceed $2,399,223.01
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a professional services agreement with Dokken Engineering, a California Corporation, for the PA/ED and PS&E for Highway 59 Widening Phase 1 and Highway 59 Black Rascal Bridge Project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving an agreement for professional services (environmental and engineering design services) with Dokken Engineering, a California Corporation, in the amount of $2,399,223.01; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to sign the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by Staff; or
2. Deny; or,
3. Refer to Staff for further evaluation.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Addresses Council's priority of widening Highway 59 from 16th Street through the Bridges at Black Rascal Creek.
DISCUSSION
On November 8, 2016, the voters of Merced County approved "Measure V", a one-half cent sales transaction and use tax to supplement transportation roads and alternative transportation project funding. The Measure V transportation sales tax will be in place for 30 years, expiring on March 31, 2047. The Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) will administer the apportionment of sales tax funds to the County, six Cities and the agreed upon regional areas within Merced County.
Request-for-Proposals
Staff solicited proposals to obtain the services of a consulting firm with appropriately licensed personnel and engineers with environmental, roadway, and bridge design experience. Five ...
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