To approve a decrease to the current awarded contract amount of $1,139,600 by $278,770, for a total contract amount of $860,830, for engineering professional services for Shiloh Road Expansion - Park Boulevard to 14th Street, Project No. 7036, from Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Engineering Department; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. (Contract No. 2019-0229-X; Modification No. 6)

On February 25, 2019, City Council awarded an engineering professional services agreement for Shiloh Road Expansion - Park Boulevard to 14th Street Project No. 7036 to Kimley-Horn and Associates in the amount of $527,400.

On March 17, 2020, City Council awarded Modification No. 1 for an increase of $191,100 for a new total contract amount of $718,500.

On March 28, 2022, City Council awarded Modification No. 4 for an increase of $349,500 for a new total contract amount of $1,139,600.

The Engineering Department recommends approval of Contract Modification No. 6 for the decrease for engineering professional services with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $278,770, for the Shiloh Road Expansion – Park Boulevard to 14th Street.

On October 7, 2020, Modification No. 2 was executed for an increase of $38,100 for a new total contract amount of $756,600.

On July 27, 2021, Modification No. 3 was executed for an increase of $33,500 for a new total contract amount of $790,100.

On November 21, 2022, Modification No. 5 was executed and was a no-cost modification.

Contract Modification No. 6 includes the construction costs to remove and replace the existing bridge rail on the Shiloh Road bridge over the creek crossing.  The existing bridge rail creates an unsafe condition and restricts sight distance for motorists exiting adjacent driveways.  The bridge rail replacement is needed to correct deficient sight distance at both ends of the bridge resulting from the elevation of the concrete bridge rail.  To correct this situation, the existing solid bridge rail must be removed and replaced with an open rail that allows adequate sight distance. 

If this contract modification is not approved, it would pose a safety concern for traveling motorists across the bridge and continue to impair visibility for motorists crossing traffic on both the north and south sides of the new bridge over the creek crossing along Shiloh Road.

This item approves a modification in the contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for engineering professional services for the Shiloh Road Expansion - Park Boulevard to 14^th Street project.  The modification reduces the current contract by an estimated $278,770.

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