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Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Contract for Engineering Services with Page Southerland Page, LLP for the Southwest Downtown Infrastructure Improvements - Phase 5 Project.
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The SWDT Infrastructure Improvements - Phase 5 project combines the bid and construction phases of two (2) separate projects: SWDT - Blair and Bagdad Infrastructure Improvements and Mays Street Reconstruction projects. Mays Street Reconstruction provides for the widening of North Mays Street from a four lane arterial to a five lane section between the Brushy Creek Bridge and the Union Pacific Railroad/Lake Creek Bridge. This includes the sidewalks, street trees and lighting, utility relocations, and gateway features. Additionally, aesthetic treatments to the Union Pacific Railroad bridge are planned as a memorial to the Baylor University basketball team. The bridge will be known as the "Immortal X" bridge. SWDT Blair and Bagdad provides for infrastructure and surface improvements on Blair Street from West Main Street to Florence Street, Bagdad Street from Brown Street to South Mays Street, Round Rock Avenue and West Liberty Avenue, including the realignment of Main Street. This project also includes roadway improvements, sidewalks, street trees and lighting, and utility relocations. Previous work on these projects produced 100% Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) and bid documents.
Bidding and constructing these projects together allows the City to take advantage of economies of scale and additionally facilitate construction sequencing and phasing to maintain traffic operations and business access. Bid phase services include compiling the PS&E and bid documents from the two (2) projects into one set of final plans and bid documents; assisting the City in obtaining bids; reviewing and tabulating bids; and recommending award. Construction Phase Services are to be provided for 113 weeks starting at construction notice to proceed. Construc...
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