The Engineering Department recommends approval of an expenditure in the amount of $467,300 for engineering professional design services from Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for the Screening Wall Replacement – Coit Road, Project No. ENG-S-00001. This project includes design, bidding, and construction administration services for the reconstruction of approximately 4,150 linear feet of existing masonry screening walls and sidewalks along Coit Road at two locations: (A) Between Irvine Drive and Parker Road (3,450 LF) (B) Between Bluebonnet Trail and Arizona Place (700 LF).

Huitt-Zollars, Inc. was deemed most qualified based on their Statement of Qualifications submission for RFQ No. 2021-0377-X.  Their RFQ statement included previous structural experience including successful projects of similar nature in Plano.  Projects include screening wall replacement and bridge repairs with the City of Plano.

The benefit of this project includes the reconstruction of deteriorating neighborhood infrastructure including screening walls and sidewalks.

Not approving the expenditure would result in continuing deterioration of neighborhood infrastructure, including screening walls and sidewalks, resulting in increased maintenance costs and a reduction of the quality of life for neighboring residents.

Funding for this item is available in the 2022-23 Street Improvements CIP and is planned for future years, as well.  Engineering Professional Design Services for the Screening Wall Replacement - Coit Road project, in the total estimated amount of $467,300, will leave a balance of $2,700 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.