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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2007-076 AHBL, Inc. Supplemental AgreementRESOLUTION NO. R — 2007 - 76 A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a supplemental agreement with AHBL, Inc., for public relations assistance, illustrations and minor construction review to proceed with design of Phase 2 of the Yakima Downtown Futures Initiative Project and to increase the amount of the contract (City Contract No. 2006-106) by $10,960 for a total contract amount of $21,120. WHEREAS, the City of Yakima has received a $2.275 million grant from the State of Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the City of Yakima will issue a $1.5 million dollar bond to design and construct improvements to Yakima Avenue from Front Street to 7th Avenue; and WHEREAS, the city maintains a roster of consultants whose statements of qualifications represent that they have the expertise necessary to perform the services required by the City; and, WHEREAS, the city is in need of additional public outreach through additional public relations assistance, illustrations and minor construction review assistance; and WHEREAS, pursuant to City resolution No R-2006-175, the City Council authorized a contract (City Contract No. 2007-106) with AHBL Inc. to provide streetscape design, site assessment and illustration for this project; and WHEREAS, it is requested that the City Manager have the authority to execute a supplemental agreement for additional consultant services to proceed toward completion of the project; and, WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City of Yakima to authorize the City Manager to execute a supplemental agreement with AHBL Inc. for additional public relations, illustrations and minor construction review with a with a contract increase of $10,960; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: The City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima are authorized and directed to create and execute a supplemental professional services agreement in an amount not to exceed an additional $10,960 for professional services on Phase 2 of the Yakima Downtown Futures Initiative. The form of said supplemental agreement shall be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney or his designee. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 15th day of May, 20k‘;/ / avid Edle , ayor ATTEST: City Clerk • West Yakima Avenue Streetscape Project Draft Scope of Work EXTRA SERVICE NO.1 Extra Service No. 1 As requested by City staff, Extra Service, No. 1 adds consultant tasks and fee to provide additional services for the West Yakima Streetscape Project. The following tasks will be authorized by the City, as needed. CONSULTANT TASKS Task 4: Project Illustration Subtasks • Provide one additional eye level perspective rendering of West Yakima streetscape improvements. Deliverable: 1. Eye level perspective rendering of design concept. Task 5: Public Relations Assumptions: • City is responsible for establishing meetings, presentations and overall project public relations. Tasks: • Assist City staff with 2 public meetings to present and review the project design. • Assist with meetings with 2 property owners, or with City Council presentations. AHBL Extra Service No. 1 Scope of Work and Fee City of Yakima West Yakima Avenue Streetscape Project Task 6: Design,Assistance Assumptions • City staff will produce project design and bid documents Tasks • Review and provide input on design documents and cost estimates at each phase of design: o Conceptual design (15-30% design) o Design Development (60% design) o Final Design (90% design) o Bid Package (100% design) Deliverable: 1. Written comments on project design. Task 7: Construction Inspection Assumptions: • City is responsible for construction inspection, administration, and management. Tasks: • Visit site in initial stage of construction.with City staff to review adequacy and suggest refinements as needed. • City staff will produce project design and bid documents. AHBL Extra Service No. 1 Scope of Work and Fee City of Yakima West Yakima Avenue Streetscape Project 2 • City of Yakima - West Yakima Streetscape Project AHBL Extra Service No. 1 - Fee Estimate Tasks AHBL Hours 5 Project Illustration. . Public Relations.. Design'Assistance Construction. Inspection r Julia Walton 16 Graphics/ Urban Design 24 Total Hours •40 28 6 Fee Estimate $3,000 $900 TOTAL 30:'. 44. 74 $10,960 AHBL Preliminary Fee Estimate,West Yakima Avenue Streetscape Project BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. /3 For Meeting of May 15, 2007 ITEM TITLE: Consideration of Resolution authorizing Supplement No. 1 for the Professional Services Agreement with AHBL Inc. for Phase 2 of the Downtown Futures Initiative — West Yakima Avenue Improvements. SUBMITTED BY: William Cook, Director of Community & Economic Development CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Michael Morales, Deputy Director, CED 575-3533 SUMMARY EXPLANATION: On December 5, 2006, Yakima City Council approved the original Contract Number 2006-106 to AHBL Inc. The original contract was for a limited amount of preliminary design, site assessment and illustration for. this project. Additional consultant services are required for more public outreach, creation of additional illustrations and for construction review with this project which was not included as part of their original contract. This work will help city staff with property owner, businesses and public involvement of the project and some construction review during the initial phase of the construction. The cost of the proposed contract supplement is an additional $10,960, making the total contract amount to date $21,120. The City has been working with the consultant through the preliminary design and the information has proved to be invaluable in the design and public involvement of this project. continued Resolution XX Ordinance Contract XX Other (Specify) Task & Fee Listings Funding Source: CBD Capitol Improvement Fund 321 APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: v\ §z� ity Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: el COUNCIL ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R-2007-76 Adopt the resolution (Continued from previous page) The status of the existing consultant work by AHBL is as follows: Task 1: Assess Existing Condition • Review City GIS, CAD maps, and air photos of existing conditions: sidewalk widths, and locations of curb cuts, alleys, and existing utilities as basis for sidewalk concepts. (completed) • Define a typical sidewalk pattern concept(s) for each typical sidewalk width, which will be used by the City to advance the design. Typical sidewalk concepts will identify pattern, how pattern resolves with building entrances, and how pattern resolves where sidewalk width changes. (completed) Task 2: Streetscape Elements - • Working from mapping, and in the field with City staff, identify locations of street trees, lighting, art rails, landscaping, street furniture, and other project elements in the project area. (completed) • Concept plan which integrates the streetscape elements with the sidewalk pattern (completed) • Define concept and project messages and describe: (not requested) o How design concept relates to the whole of East Yakima Avenue and Historic District design. This element potentially includes concepts for banners, signage, or other distinguishing items (completed) o How design concept is unique to West Yakima Business District (completed) Task 3: Project Illustration • Prepare project presentation graphics and illustrations as needed. Precise graphics to be produced shall be defined based upon need during the conceptual design phase. Graphics may include the following" o Photo elevations of buildings and streetscape improvements (not requested) o Street sections illustrating project improvements (not requested) o Perspective photo renderings of before and after (completed) • The extension of this contract is funded through state and local funds available for this project. There are sufficient funds to complete this design phase covered by this contract supplement. •