Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with KPG for the Franklin Street Improvements Project
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with KPG, P.S., for construction management services for the Franklin Street improvements project.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with KPG, P.S., for construction management services for the Franklin Street improvements project.
Staff Contact:
Jeff Johnstone P.E., Senior Engineer, Public Works Engineering, 360.753.8290
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
Since the acceptance of the Downtown Strategy by the City Council, staff has advanced the concepts for improving four downtown streets including Franklin Street. On Franklin Street, a full reconstruction of the road from 5th Avenue to State Street is planned, including concrete pavement; upgraded underground utilities; new traffic signals; new sidewalks; bulb-outs at intersections; improved lighting; landscaping; and public art. This project also includes underground utility improvements and an asphalt overlay from Legion Way to 5th Avenue.
Under separate action, Council is considering awarding a construction contract for the Franklin Street Improvements project. Due to the complexity of this project and its location in downtown, staff needs assistance to properly oversee construction. The design consultant currently under contract, KPG, has the most knowledge of the project and can most efficiently help the City manage its construction.
The original Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with KPG was executed on April 10, 2017. The PSA provided for the preliminary design of the Legion Way and ...
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