Council Communication Office of the City Manager	Date	May 7, 2007
	Agenda Item No. 7B Roll Call No. 07- Communication No. 07-265 Submitted by: Jeb E. Brewer, P.E. City Engineer

AGENDA HEADING:

Approving Professional Services Agreement with Shuck-Britson, Inc. for evaluation, design, and construction phase services for the Fleur Drive Bridge over the Raccoon River Rehabilitation, not to exceed $188,260.

SYNOPSIS:

Approval of the Professional Services Agreement with Shuck-Britson, Inc., Tim Monson, President, 2409 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa, 50312, for hourly rates not to exceed $188,260, to provide evaluation, design, and construction phase services for the Fleur Drive Bridge over the Raccoon River Rehabilitation.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Amount: $188,260

Funding Source: 2007-08 CIP, Page Bridge-17, BRV039, Structural Repair – Corrosion Protection, T.I.F.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The rehabilitation of the Fleur Drive Bridge over the Raccoon River was identified as a high priority project in the 2005 City-Wide Bridge and Structure Evaluation. A Request for Proposal (RFP) for these professional services was sent to seven consultants and posted on the City’s web site. Six proposals were received in response to the RFP. A selection committee composed of representatives from Public Works, Traffic & Transportation, and Engineering rated the proposals. Shuck-Britson, Inc. was the selection of the committee based on their qualifications, defined approach to this project, and established performance with the City.

Staff has negotiated a Professional Services Agreement with Shuck-Britson, Inc., for hourly rates not to exceed a total of $188,260, to provide evaluation, design, and construction phase services.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION(S): NONE

BOARD/COMMISSION ACTION(S): NONE

ANTICIPATED ACTIONS AND FUTURE COMMITMENTS:

Normal Council actions on consultant services for design and construction administration, and construction contracts.