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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH PETERS, TSCHANTZ & ASSOCIATES FOR THE FINAL DESIGN, BID SPECIFICATIONS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT TASKS FOR THE DARROW ROAD STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: In 2012 the Public Works Department retained the professional consulting services of Peters, Tschantz and Associates to evaluate the roadway lighting conditions on Darrow Road (from Barlow Rd. to Norton Rd.). Based on the consultant’s evaluation, the Public Works Department would like to enter into a professional services contract (value $67,600) with the consultant to provide for the final design, bidding, construction, and project management of the project.
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Legislative History
12/19/2012 Resolution #12-164 Executive Summary: This annual Resolution allows the Public Works Department to advertise for bids, obtain competitive pricing, and recommend contract awards for those items, contracts and projects that will exceed $25,000 based on the 2013 approved budget.
Purpose & Explanation
In 2012 the Public Works Department retained the professional consulting services of Peters, Tschantz and Associates to evaluate the roadway lighting conditions on Darrow Road (from Barlow Rd. to Norton Rd.).
Following the evaluation of the study area, the consultant determined and reported that inadequate roadway lighting existed throughout the study area, with the exception of certain signalized intersections that had been upgraded in recent years. Based on this assessment, Public Works staff worked with the consultant to perform preliminary designs and cost estimates for lighting improvements on Darrow Road (from Barlow Rd. to Norton Rd.).
During the 2013 budget hearings, the Public Works Director presented an overview of the project and a two-phase construction plan. Following discussion with City Council Members and staff, the phased project remained in the 2013...
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