The Engineering Department recommends approval of an expenditure in the amount of $747,000 for engineering professional services from Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the Sewer Improvements - Dallas North Trunk - Phase 2 project. This project includes design and construction of a 36-inch sanitary sewer line along Plano Parkway from west of Coit Road to Prairie Creek and along Praire Creek from Plano Parkway to President George Bush Turnpike.

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. was deemed most qualified based on their Statement of Qualifications submission for RFQ No. 2021-0379-XR.

The benefit of this project includes the construction of an improved sanitary sewer system that will increase the overall capacity to the system and work to reduce or eliminate odors caused by the added flows to the system.

Not approving the expenditure would result in possible sanitary sewer overflows due to an undersized sanitary sewer system, the potential for increased odor, and a reduction in the quality of life for local residents.

Funding for this item is available in the 2021-22 Sewer CIP and is planned for 2022-23, as well.  Professional design services for the Sewer Improvements - Dallas North Trunk - Phase 2 project, in the total estimated amount of $747,000, will leave a current year balance of $253,000 for future project expenditures.

Approval of this item will support the City's Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor of being an Excellent, Innovative, and Accountable City Government.