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HomeMy WebLinkAbout25J - BRISTOL STREET CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACTS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~ ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: MARCH 6, 2006 TITLE: ,~ \ ()J!WIZ_- CITY MANAGER APPROVED D As Recommended D As Amended o Ordinance on 1st Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution D Set Public Hearing For CONSULTANT AGREEMENTS FOR BRISTOL STREET CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Amend consulting contracts with the following consultants to provide right-of-way services for the Bristol Corridor widening between McFadden and Pine Street: · Overland Pacific & Cutler for a total contract amount of $350,000 · Paragon Partners for a total contract amount of $350,000 · Hennessey & Hennessey for a total contract amount of $200,000 · Lidgard and Associates for a total contract amount of $200,000 2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with California Property Specialists (CPSI) to provide right-of-way management and contract administration for a total contract amount of $475,000; and with Real Estate Consulting & Services Inc. to provide property management services for a total contract amount of $150,000. DISCUSSION The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) adopted their 2006 State Transportation Improvement Program at their November 28, 2005 meeting. As part of this comprehensive program, they approved a funding Plan of $225 million for the Bristol widening between Warner Avenue and Seventeenth Street. OCTA committed to program $125 million from Gas Tax Subvention funds in fiscal years 2006/7 through 2011/12 and to seek additional $100 million from other sources including federal appropriations, state grants or local funds. 25J-1 Cooperative Agreement With aCTA March 6, 2006 Page 2 To meet the ambitious schedule of completing Phase I in 2011, a team of consultants is needed to assist City staff with right-of-way acquisition. Currently the City has agreements with several consulting firms to provide appraisal and acquisition services for the Bristol Street between Pine and Third. Amendment of those contracts will allow continuity of the work. In addition, Public Works Agency issued request for proposals to several firms for other right-of-way acquisition services. In response to the RFP for right-of-way management and administration, two proposals were received. In response to RFP for property management services, one proposal was received. Proposals were reviewed by a panel of staff from Public Works and City Attorney's office and following is the ranking of the consultants: Right-of-way Management Fir.m Ranking Cost CPSI 98 Universal 78 $475,000 $485,000 Property Management Real Estate Consulting & Services Inc 80 $150,000 Fees and hourly rates for the recommended consultants are reasonable and in line with staff's estimates. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT There is no environmental impact associated with this action. FISCAL IMPACT Funds to pay for these services will be paid from the proceeds of the $125 million from aCTA (account no. 59-551-6631) to widen Bristol Street between Warner and Seventeenth Street. APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: 1 C/) ..' -' . / ,7 , / //' , ./S..:_A:[' '-<7<, ''- "c. '-;: {,- James ~ Ross /'/ Executive Director Public Works Agency ,/~ .'/ e,..~ v t~ r? riK~L~ ~rancisco Gutierrez fJ Executive Director Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency 25J-2