REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
June 13, 2019
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
JON BARTEL, Supervising Engineering Technician
Public Works Department, Project Management Section
SUBJECT
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Approve an agreement for professional engineering services with Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group for $67,500 plus $10,000 for contingencies for design and construction support services for the Chestnut Avenue Overlay Project from Bullard Avenue to Herndon Avenue (Council District 6)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of an agreement for professional engineering services with Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group for $67,500 plus $10,000 for contingencies for the design and construction support phases of the Chestnut Avenue Overlay Project from Bullard Avenue to Herndon Avenue and to allow the Public Works Director or designee to sign the agreement on the City's behalf.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Street infrastructure along Chestnut Avenue from Bullard Avenue to Herndon Avenue is in need of repair and upgrade. To extend the life of the existing major street through street surface restoration, the City advertised a Request for Qualifications for professional engineering services to prepare construction documents and get the project ready for construction. The subject consultant agreement will facilitate the design and construction support services necessary to complete the project. The project is included on the Council approved Senate Bill 1 (SB1) project lists for Fiscal Year 2019 and 2020.
BACKGROUND
The City of Fresno Public Works Department has identified a need for street surface restoration along Chestnut Avenue from Bullard Avenue to Herndon Avenue. In November of 2018, the City of Fresno posted a Request for Qualifications for the design and construction phases of the asphalt overlay project to include new aspha...
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