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Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Contract for Engineering Services with K. Friese+ Associates, Inc. for the Greenlawn Boulevard Widening - SH 45 to IH 35 Project.
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The Greenlawn Blvd. Widening Project will add one 11-foot wide travel lane in each direction and a separated 8’ bicycle path along Greenlawn Boulevard from IH-35 to SH 45. The existing roadway is a four lane divided arterial. The project is anticipated to be completed by widening both road beds to the north and installing the bicycle path 5’ from the back of curb along the north side. Project length is approximately 1.0 mile. The City of Round Rock Transportation Master Plan shows this section as a 6-Lane Enhanced.
Under this contract, K Friese+ Associates, Inc. (KFA) will perform Preliminary Engineering design services to prepare a preliminary roadway schematic for the purposes of identifying the required right-of-way corridor location and configuration. The initial cost of the PS&E is $155,413.00. An additional contract is expected to be considered by Council for final design of the project once the schematic is approved.
The project is being constructed in coordination with the District Development on the north side of Greenlawn Blvd.
Cost: $155,413.00
Source of Funds: RR Transportation and Economic Development Corporation (Type B)