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City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by:
Robert G. Newman
CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE: July 9, 1996
SUBJECT: RAILROAD AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION
AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT
DEPARTMENT. Building and Engineering Services
On June 11, 1996, Council approved in concept the Newhall Downtown Revitalization Plan.
As a major part of this program Railroad Avenue is to be reconstructed from San Fernando
Road south of Newhall Avenue to San Fernando Road north of Lyons Avenue (see Railroad
Avenue Reconstruction Map, Attachment A).
Funds in the amounts of $535,000 (EDA) in Account No. 23-5005-230 and $1,370,000 (CDBG)
in Account No. 12-5712-227 have been budgeted for this project. Both the EDA and CDBG
funds must be expended by the end of February 1998, which requires that the project be
constructed and closed out by that date. Due to funding expenditure time constraints, staff has
expedited the consultant selection process and solicited proposals from engineering firms for
design services for the subject project. Staff believes that the design process must be started
at this time in order to meet the funding limitations. This design process will also allow staff
and the consultant to develop specific proposals and to continue to work with businesses and
property owners to finalize the design.
On June 24, 1996, seven firms submitted written proposals to the City. Staff evaluated all
proposals and interviewed three firms in accordance with the requirements specified in the
RFP. Staff determined that HDR Engineering, Inc. would best fulfill the City's needs for this
project.
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The City Council authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the contract for design
services of the Railroad Avenue Reconstruction Project with HDR Engineering, Inc. in an
amount not to exceed $247,700.00, plus $52,300.00 for contingency costs.
ATTACHMENT
Railroad Avenue Reconstruction Map
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