To approve an expenditure for engineering professional services for Alley Reconstruction - Duke Court, Kentucky Drive, Versailles Lane, and Wyvonnes Way (Project No. ENG-S-00009) in the amount of $211,000 from Johnson Volk Consulting, Inc. for the Engineering Department; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Approved

The Engineering Department recommends approval of an expenditure in the amount of $211,000 for engineering professional services from Johnson Volk Consulting, Inc. for the Alley Reconstruction - Duke Court, Kentucky Drive, Versailles Lane, Wyvonnes Way. This project includes the replacement of approximately 4,380 linear feet of existing concrete alley pavement.

Johnson Volk Consulting, Inc. was deemed most qualified based on their Statement of Qualifications submission for RFQ No. 2021-0377-XR.  Johnson Volk Consulting, Inc. recently completed the design and construction documents for the reconstruction of approximately 5,400 linear feet of existing alleys. Their expertise also includes subsurface utility exploration and design survey necessary to evaluate and design alleyways and private driveways that are quickly deteriorating and require improvements.

The benefit of this project includes the reconstruction of existing alleys and the evaluation of adjacent slope stability failures causing pavement failures.

Not approving the expenditure would result in continued deterioration of these alleys, additional maintenance costs, continued difficulty for City service and trash vehicles to navigate these locations, and a reduction of the quality of life for residents adjacent to these areas.

Funding for this item is available in the 2023-24 Street Improvements CIP and is planned for future years, as well.  Engineering professional services for the Alley Reconstruction - Duke Court, Kentucky Drive, Versailles Lane, Wyvonnes Way project, in the total amount of $211,000, will leave a current year balance of $34,500 for future expenditures.

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