Title
Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Contract for Engineering Services with HDR Engineering, Inc for the US 79 at Telander Drive Operational Improvements Project.
Body
This is a request to execute a contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. to provide engineering services to include survey, utility coordination, roadway design, drainage design, traffic design, and preparation of a plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) package for the construction of an at-grade crossing of the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) at the existing entrance to the Dell Diamond. The planned project location will line up directly to the south of the Telander intersectoin with US79. This contract includes the coordination with TxDOT for work on US 79 and with the UPRR for work in Rail Road right of way. Also included is the development of all rail road crossing detail plans and the intersection improvements on US 79 proper. This contract will provide design for additional turn lanes, acceleration and deceleration lanes and extend Telander Drive south of the UPRR tracks and right of way.
Cost: $465,972.95
Source of Funds: Type B Corporation
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.