Agenda - Public Works Committee - 01/16/2007

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CASE # IJJ APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR DESIGN OF ARMSTRONG BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS -IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #06-20 By: Leonard Linton, Civil Engineer II Background: The Ramsey Town Center project requires improvement of the adjoining county highways. The city entered into a Joint Powers agreement with the county for these improvements, with the City being responsible for coordinating the design and construction of the work. The city requested a proposal for design services for the Armstrong Boulevard, Ramsey Boulevard. and Sunfish Lake Boulevard improvements included in the Ramsey Town Center AUAR and Master Development Agreement from TKDA. The proposal was accepted at the June 8,2004 Council meeting. The case included a note that the costs were for design services only and contract amendments would be required as each project got closer to bidding and construction. The City Council approved the request for Amendment No. 1 for bidding and construction services on the Armstrong Boulevard Improvements on October 24, 2006. The project scope has been modified since Amendment No.1 was approved. This project has been a partnership with MN/DOT since the beginning. The initial plan was for the matchline between the projects to fall on the north edge of pavement of westbound TH 10. Development of the design revealed MN/DOT internal constraints would not permit completion and approval of the plans in the time allotted unless the MN/DOT work was constrained between the north edge of pavement westbound and the south edge of pavement eastbound. TKDA has adjusted their scope accordingly to include the work between the south matchline and Riverdale Drive. The amendment includes investigation of a grade separated pedestrian crossing under Armstrong Boulevard between the Ramsey Town Center and Ramsey crossing project. The amendment also includes initiation of the application for a railroad Quiet Zone. The requested increase in fees reflects the work required to change the scope of the project. The requested increase in fees is $35,486 bringing the amount of the contract to a not to exceed total of$432,363. The letter detailing the changes is attached. .. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the committee forward Contract Amendment -No. 2 with TKPA, for the Armstrong Boulevard Improvements, Improvement Project #06-20 in theamount of $35,486 to the city council for approval. Council Action: Motion to forward Contract Amendment No.2, with TKDA for the Armstrong Boulevard Improvements, Improvement Project #06-20 in the amount of $35,486 to the City Council for approval. Reviewed by: Public Works Director/Principal City Engineer PW: 01/16/07 29