R2018-15 Professional Engineering Services Agreement Farnsworth Group Design Storm Drainage Improvements 32nd - Fulton Area

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preliminary engineering design of the storm drainage in the 32nd and Fulton area of the City and providing recommendations for future actions. Farnsworth is an engineering firm located in Central Illinois and has a branch office in the City. The 32"d/Fulton Drainage Improvement Project is entering phase 2 of 3 phases: 1. Preliminary Drainage Design: This project was completed in late 2017. This phase provided a review of the area storm drainage system, or lack thereof, and prepared an action plan to address identified problems. The Executive Summary is attached for Council review. 2. Final Design: Based on the results of the preliminary review, Farnsworth has prepared a scope of services to design the proposed drainage projects. The proposed area improvements are shown on the attached location map. 3. Construction Phase: It is anticipated that construction will begin in early 2019. This work was moved up in the 2018 Capital Improvement Plan to coordinate with the City's planned sanitary sewer improvements affecting the Lost Bridge North Area. Engineering Services Agreement The scope of services for the second phase of the 32nd and Fulton Area Storm Drainage Improvement Project includes: I. Hold public meetings with the residents of the 32nd/Fulton drainage area and other stake holders, including area businesses,to review proposed improvements in the drainage area. 2. Perform topographical survey of the area of the proposed improvements. 3. Design proposed improvements with input from area residents and property owners. 4. Prepare plans and specifications for the proposed drainage improvements. 5. Provide bidding assistance to the City, including responding to questions,reviewing bids and recommending the award. POTENTIAL OBJECTION: None INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Farnsworth Group, Inc. STAFF REFERENCE: Richard Marley, Public Works Director and Matt Newell, City Engineer. Matt Newell will be in attendance at the City Council meeting to answer any questions of the Council on this item. LEGAL REVIEW: The proposed agreement was approved by the Legal Department on Thursday, January 25, 2018. SCHEDULE: Work on the Final Design is scheduled to begin immediately and be completed and submitted for review by December of this year. Draft results will be available for use in the preparation and development of the 2018 Capital Improvement Plan. Construction is planned to begin in 2019. BUDGET IMPLICATIONS: — 2 —