To approve an expenditure for engineering professional services for 13th Street Paving, Sewer, and Water Reconstruction - Municipal Avenue to N Avenue, Project No. ENG-S-00015, in the amount of $377,100 from Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. for the Engineering Department; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

The Engineering Department recommends approval of an expenditure in the amount of $377,100 for engineering professional services from Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., for the 13th Street Paving, Sewer, and Water Reconstruction - Municipal Avenue to N Avenue project. This project includes replacement of 1,000 linear feet of concrete pavement, curb, on-street parking, and sidewalk.  Also included in the project is the replacement of 1,050 linear feet of existing 12-inch water lines and replacement of 1,270 linear feet of existing 6-inch and 8-inch sanitary sewer lines.

Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. was deemed most qualified based on their Statement of Qualifications submission for RFQ No. 2021-0377-XR Civil Design. Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. also has successful experience in completing the design of Commerce Drive Reconstruction project of similar scope from 15th Street to Plano Parkway. Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. also has extensive expertise in surveying, subsurface utility exploration, and design of roadway and pavement improvements, all necessary to complete this specific project. 

The benefit of this project includes replacement of concrete street pavement, sidewalks, the addition of on-street parking and ramps and replacement of antiquated clay sewer lines, cast iron water lines, resulting in reduced maintenance costs and interruptions of service to residents.

Not approving the expenditure would result in continued deterioration of pavement and infrastructure, continued maintenance costs, intermittent service interruptions, and reduction in quality of life for residents and businesses.

Funding for this item is budgeted in the 2024-25 Street Improvements CIP and is planned for future years, as well.  Engineering professional services for the 13^th Street Paving, Sewer, and Water Reconstruction - Municipal Avenue to N Avenue project, in the total amount of $377,100, will leave a balance of $22,900 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.