Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Materials Management
CM: Todd Hileman
DATE: September 18, 2018
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation,
authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with RPS Infrastructure, Inc.,
for design services for the Bonnie Brae Phase 6 ~ University (US 380) to Loop 288 street improvement
project as set forth in the agreement; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (RFQ 6590-032 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to RPS
Infrastructure, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,031,479.50). The Public Utilities Board recommends
approval (6-0).
RFQ INFORMATION /BACKGROUND
The Bonnie Brae Phase 6 project is a street improvement project that was a part of the 2014 General Bond
Election and is part of the City’s Capital Improvement Program. The original limits of this project were to
extend from University to Windsor. In the past few months, there have been discussions with the NCTCOG
about partnering opportunities for this project and extending the limits to Loop 288. This was a result of the
DISD plan for a new high school expected to open in the fall of 2021 along the west side of Bonnie Brae
between Windsor and US 77.
The goal is to have this phase constructed prior to August 2021 ahead of the school opening. With TxDOT
planning to begin the I-35 expansion up to Valley View in 2024, this project will provide a needed benefit
to the local area and regionally as a bypass to I-35. The widening will consist of four lanes with a median
turn lane and will allow for two future lanes to be added for an ultimate six-lane street section.
Request for Qualifications for professional engineering services was solicited using the City’s formal
solicitation process. City Council approved a pre-qualified list of engineering firms on March 6, 2018
(Ordinance 18-331).
RPS Infrastructure, Inc. is one of the qualified firms that submitted for the Design of Roadways,
Intersections and Bridges category and has been selected for the Bonnie Brae Phase 6 ~ University to Loop
288 street improvement project.
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
The scope of services will include:
Conceptual and detailed design for the street widening improvements
Analysis and design for the storm drain improvements
FEMA floodplain coordination
Traffic corridor study
Traffic signal design
Analysis and design for roadway lighting
Design for water and wastewater line replacements and relocations
Preparation of Right-of-Way acquisition documents
Subsurface Utility Exploration (SUE) services
Geotechnical investigation services
Environmental services
Utility coordination
Public involvement support
Bid and Construction Phase support services will be added at a later date through a contract amendment,
once future funding is available. Staff has reviewed the fee schedule in comparison with the scope of
services and agree it is reasonable to the work being performed. The preliminary opinion of probable
construction cost for the project is approximately $26,500,000. These numbers will be verified as the design
of the project progresses.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On March 6, 2018, and June 5, 2018, Council approved RFQ 6590 for a prequalified list of professional
engineering firms (Ordinance 2018-331).
On September 10, 2018, the Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommended this item to the City Council for
consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
Award a Professional Services Agreement with RPS Infrastructure, Inc., for engineering services
associated with the Bonnie Brae Phase 6 ~ University to Loop 288 street project in a not-to-exceed
amount of $2,031,479.50.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
RPS Infrastructure, Inc.
Plano, TX
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
This project will begin upon approval with the completion date by September 2019. Construction is
anticipated for FY 2020.
FISCAL INFORMATION
The roadway portion of this project will be funded from Capital Improvement Plan Engineering account
250076467.1360.21100 in the amount of $1,974,739.50. The remaining budget amount for this item is
$2,165,390.26. The water replacement portion of this project will be funded from the Water Department
account 630391517.1360.21100 in the amount of $43,300.00. The remaining budget amount for this item
is $60,000.00. The wastewater replacement portion of this project will be funded from the Wastewater
Department account 640361541.1360.21100 in the amount of $13,440.00. The remaining budget amount
for this item is $15,000.00. Requisition #139253 has been entered into the Purchasing software system in
the amount of $2,031,479.50.
STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP
The City of Denton’s Strategic Plan is an action-oriented road map that will help the City achieve its vision.
The foundation for the plan is the five long-term Key Focus Areas (KFA): Organizational Excellence;
Public Infrastructure; Economic Development; Safe, Livable, and Family-Friendly Community; and
Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship. While individual items may support multiple KFAs, this
specific City Council agenda item contributes most directly to the following KFA and goal:
Related Key Focus Area: Public Infrastructure
Related Goal: 2.2 Seek solutions to mobility demands and enhance connectivity
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Project Map
Exhibit 3: Ordinance and Contract
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Todd Estes at 940-349-8917.