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, � r;. � <br /> Page 2 ', <br /> In early May, 2000, City staff requested proposals from private consulting firms to provide �, <br /> professional design services for the proposed connector. Blank, Wesselink, Cook & Associates, <br /> Inc., was selected by staff and approved by Council as the firm most qualified to prepare this <br /> design. A contract for the preliminary design of the proposed connector was subsequently <br /> awarded to BWC. <br /> The final design contract proposed here is the conclusion of the design process that typically <br /> consists of preliminary and final design phases. The final design phase will last approximately 4 � <br /> months and will provide the City with completed plans and specifications along with the <br /> approvals and other information necessary to advertise and let bids through the State of Illinois. <br /> It is anticipated that this project will be advertised for bids late this year. Some utility relocations <br /> may begin this fall, subject to the approval of Council. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTION: There are no known objections to this agreement. <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: None <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Matt Newell, City Engineer at 424-2747 <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: <br /> The proposed agreement is for a fee not to exceed $83,000 and will entail a Phase II final design <br /> of the proposed extension of the Hubbard Avenue/Rea's Bridge Road Connector. <br /> Final work will begin immediately upon approval by the City Council. The final design phase <br /> will last approximately 4 months. <br /> attach: 3 <br />