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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPW Grand Avenue Pathway Connector Project; 1st Amendmentciry oF��,. Agenda Item No: 3.h Meeting Date: August 6, 2012 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Department: Public Works Prepared by: - --- _ -amity Manager Approval: Director of Public Works (LB) File No.: 18.06.59 SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO AMEND AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH SIEGFRIED ENGINEERING, INC. TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE GRAND AVENUE PATHWAY CONNECTOR PROJECT, PROJECT 11173, IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,700.00. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution BACKGROUND: Previously, Public Works Staff was awarded grant funds in the amount of $200,000 for design and environmental permitting assistance from the San Francisco Bay Trails Association to design a key pathway connection along Grand Avenue between Francisco Blvd East and Second Street. On April 4, 2011 City Council approved Resolution number 13130 authorizing the Public Works Director to enter into an agreement with the Bay Trails Association in order to receive the grant funds. As part of another project, a 9 to 12 foot wide sidewalk/multi-use path along Francisco Boulevard East between Vivian Way and the southern end of the Grand Avenue Bridge has been designed and is anticipated to be constructed within the next year. The Grand Avenue Pathway Connector project proposes to continue the 9 to 12 foot widened sidewalk on the east side of Grand Avenue up to Second Street, including installation of a new 12 foot wide bicycle/pedestrian bridge crossing the San Rafael Canal. On July 18, 2011, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 13198, authorizing the Public Works Director to execute an agreement with Siegfried Engineering, Inc. to design and provide the necessary environmental documentation for Grand Avenue Pathway Connector Project. The original contract value authorized was $158,984.00. During the preliminary design of the project, the southeast corner of the intersection of Second Street & Grand Avenue was identified as a location which needs further studies and analysis. Due to the existing complex layout on this corner, including two pedestrian curb ramps and a driveway. it is recommended that a traffic engineering firm collect data and analyze this corner and the safety of the intersection as a whole for inclusion of any additional safety measures with the proposed design. With the increase of FOR CITY CLERK ONLY File No.: - Council Meeting: Disposition: .` SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Pa2e: 2 bicyclists and pedestrians who are anticipated to use this corridor once the entire widened sidewalk/multi- use path complete, it is necessary to ensure that the intersection of Second Street & Grand Avenue is safe for all users. ANALYSIS: Additional traffic engineering related studies and analysis of the intersection of Second Street and Grand Avenue is necessary in order to provide the safest design possible for the proposed widened sidewalk/multi-use path along Francisco Boulevard East/Grand Avenue. FISCAL IMPACT: The total maximum grant amount for this project is $200,000 with no local match required. The original agreement for design with Siegfried Engineering, Inc. is for $158,984.00. The additional amount proposed for traffic engineering analysis is $21,700.00 for a total amended agreement amount of $180,684. The total amended agreement amount falls within the maximum grant amount of $200,000.00 allocated from the San Francisco Bay Trails Association. OPTIONS: The Council can choose not to authorize the Public Works Director the authority to amend the Professional Services Agreement with Siegfried Engineering Inc. If this option is chosen, the additional traffic engineering analysis and recommendation at the intersection of Second Street & Grand Avenue will not be incorporated into the design. ACTION REQUIRED: Adopt the resolution allowing the Public Works Director to amend the Professional Services Agreement with Siegfried Engineering, Inc. Enclosures 1. Resolution 2. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement RESOLUTION NO. 13391 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO AMEND AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH SIEGFRIED ENGINEERING, INC. TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE GRAND AVENUE PATHWAY CONNECTOR PROJECT, PROJECT 11173, IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,700 WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution number 13198 on July 18, 2011 authorizing the Public Works Director to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Siegfried Engineering, Inc. to design the Grand Avenue Pathway Connector Project; and WHEREAS, the City is obligated to pay $158,984 to date to Siegfried Engineering, Inc. in connection with the design of the Grand Avenue Pathway Connector Project; 91741 WHEREAS, an additional $21,700 is needed for Siegfried Engineering, Inc. to provide additional specialized professional traffic engineering analysis and design; and WHEREAS, staff received a proposal from Siegfried Engineering, Inc. for additional design services for the additional scope of work in an amount not to exceed $21,700 (Exhibit "A" to the Amendment); and WHEREAS, staff has reviewed their proposal and found it to be complete and within industry standards. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of San Rafael hereby approves and authorizes the Public Works Director to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between Siegfried Engineering, Inc. and the City, in the form attached hereto, expanding the scope of services under the agreement in the amount of 521,700, for a total cost not to exceed $180,684. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to take any and all such actions and make changes as may be necessary to accomplish the purpose of this resolution. I, ESTHER C. BEIRNE, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of said City on the 6`" day of August, 2012 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Connolly, Heller, Levine, McCullough & Mayor Phillips NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCH.MEMBERS: ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk File No.: 18.06.59 AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH - SIEGFRIED ENGINEERING, INC. TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE GRAND AVENUE PATHWAY CONNECTOR PROJECT FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $21,700, INCREASING THE TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT UNDER THE AGREEMENT TO $180,684. This Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement by and between the CITY OF SAN RAFAEL (hereinafter "CITY"), and SIEGFRIED ENGINEERING, INC., a corporation (hereinafter "CONSULTANT"), is made and entered into as of the 6th day of August, 2012. RECITALS WHEREAS, pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 13198 adopted on July 18, 2011, the CITY and CONSULTANT entered into a Professional Services Agreement, dated July 19, 2011, for design services of the Grand Avenue Pathway Connector Project in an amount not to exceed $158,984; and WHEREAS, an additional amount not to exceed $21,700 is needed for Siegfried Engineering, Inc. to conduct additional traffic engineering safety analysis and design services. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree to an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for the Grand Avenue Pathway Connector Project between the parties as follows: 1. Paragraph 2 (Duties of the Contractor) in the Agreement is revised to add to the Scope of Work the tasks described in the CONSULTANT's proposal dated June 20, 2012, attached hereto as Exhibit "A". 2. Paragraph 4 (Compensation) in the Agreement is revised to add $21,700 for the aforementioned additional tasks as shown on Exhibit -13- attached hereto, and to provide that the total payment under the Agreement will not exceed $180, 684. 3. All of the other provisions, terms and obligations of the Agreement between the parties shall remain valid and shall be in force after this amendment. OR 1 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment of the day, month, and year first above written. CITY OF SAN RAFAEL NADER MANSOURIAN, Director of Public Works ATTEST: ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk 4 V ROBERT F. EPSTEIN, City Attorney N SIEGFRIED ENGINEERING, INC. Name: Title: WE, 0-5 SIEGFRIED June 20, 2012 Ms. Leslie Blomquist, P.E. City of San Rafael, Department of Public Works 111 Morphew Street P.O. Box 151560 San Rafael, CA 94915-1560 Dear Ms. Blomquist: Subject: Grand Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Traffic Engineering Services To enhance the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Second Street and to fully study the safety improvements related to the relocated driveway on the southeast corner of the intersection Siegfried would like to present the traffic signal modification and study scope of work below. Said scope of work if approved will be integrated into the existing project schedule and will become an integral part of the plan set, specifications, and project estimates. In general the proposed traffic signal modifications would upgrade the existing traffic signal with mast arms and signal heads, and will install audible countdown pedestrian signals. The traffic signal modification design will conform to the City's standard design and California MUTCD guidelines, and Caltrans standard plans, specifications and design requirements. The specific deficiencies that will be resolved are: • The existing traffic signal does not have pedestrian signals or push buttons. • The existing traffic signal operates on fixed time which is not optimal for pedestrian, bike, and traffic flow. • The existing traffic signal timing is for pedestrian timing minimum for the vehicle timing. Pedestrian timing occurs for every cycle regardless if pedestrians are present. This is not optimal for pedestrian and bicycle and vehicle flow. Scope of Work Task 1: Traffic Analysis The design team will provide traffic operations analysis for the proposed driveway impacts on 2nd Street at Grand Avenue. Based on our initial field review of the project site and knowledge of the area, we will carry out the following tasks: • We will complete turning movement traffic counts for the intersection for the am peak hour and the pm peak hour from lam to 9am and from 4pm to 6pm. • We will coordinate with the civil design layout of the site to evaluate the best location for the new driveway location. CIVIL ENGINEERING • STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING - ARCHITECTURE • LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE - SURVEYING • PLANNING 111 North Market Street, Suite 300 • San Jose, CA 95113 - t: 408.754.0121 • f: 209.942.0214 - siegfriedeng.com F:\11cad\11176 Grand Avenue BridgeWn-doc\Siegfried Agreements and Contracts\Traffic Add Service Letter.doc * Wewill use 8ynchmtraffic analysis software to evaluate the intersection level of service, Specifically wawill evaluate the impacts of"no right turn onred" ifneeded for the intersection. m V\ewill make recommendations for traffic signing ifneeded. � VVewill prepare aletter report tosummarize the traffic analysis and findings ofthe analysis. The objective is to determine the best driveway location tomeet the requirements that the City feels would improve pedestrian safety and traffic safety atGrand Avenue and 2nd Street and to optimize the multimodal traffic flow in the intersection. Task 2: Signal Modifications Adetailed supplemental field survey of the northwest, southwest, and northeast corners of the intersection to locate and accurately represent the traffic signal equipment, pull boxes, and striping will beperformed bvthe design heom.BoSedupontnaffioa' na|aa-builtdnawingmforUhe intersection provided by the City and the above survey the design team will prepare plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for the modification of the following signal elements: • Traffic signal mast arms, signal heads, and traffic signal equipment needed to upgrade the traffic signal to current Caltrans standards. ° Audible countdown pedestrian signals (The new pedestrian signals will be for the three existing crosswalks) The plans will provide the layout of the traffic signal equipment, including locations of the signal controller/cabinet, poles, pedestrian countdown signals, emergency vehicle pre-emption, intersection striping and signage design, andintenseobonmafehv|ightinQ. Designs will bein accordance with Caltrans design standards, California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA yWUTCD)guidelines, and the City of San Rafae|'adesign requirements. inaddition the design team will include the signal upgrade costs into the overall projectcust estimate and include additional special provisions for the signal work. The design team will meet with City staff, as needed, b2review comments and recommendations. The plans, specifications and estimates will bmsubmitted with the bridge and roadway deliverables at the 65%, 9596. and Final stages in the same fashion as indicated in the original contract scope of work. Fee Schedule: For Task I the total not to exceed fee including reimbursable expenses will be: $9,700.00 For Task 2 the total not to exceed fee including reimbursable expenses will be: $12,000.00 If you have any further questions or need any clarifications made to the Scope of work of fee Sincerely,schedule please feel free to contact me any time.. SIEGFRJr Paul J. Schneider, P.E. F:n1cvun/17aGrand Avenue Agreements and C,vmxctu\TmffioAdd Service Lama doc Wo I F— C) W 3 0 00 �U � =Z.�� Z C: Q 0 p z (D C'4 >- co o�C'cE5) W r < L- -0 W :< w a- < cow a) 0) ry z 0 w > z ry 0 CITY OF SAN RAFAEL INSTRUCTIONS: USE THIS FORM WITH EACH SUBMITTAL OF A CONTRACT, AGREEMENT, ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION BEFORE APPROVAL BY COUNCIL / AGENCY. SRRA / SRCC AGENDA ITEM NO. 3. h DATE OF MEETING: 8/6/2012 FROM: Nader Mansourian DEPARTMENT: Public Works DATE: 7/30/12 TITLE OF DOCUMENT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO AMEND AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH SIEGFRIED ENGINEERING, INC. TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE GRAND AVENUE PATHWAY CONNECTOR PROJECT, PROJECT 11173, IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,700.00. Department Head (signature) (LOWER HALF OF FORM FOR APPROVALS ONLY) APPROVED AS COUNCIL AGENCY AG � EfOA ITEri City Mariage�rsignat4re) RINNIZEM City Attorney (signature)