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Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. for design engineering services for Cannonball Path Phase 3. The City has applied for Economic Stimulus Funds for construction. (14th AD)
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PREAMBLE
The City is proposing construction of a paved, multi-purpose (bike and pedestrian) path in the former Union Pacific railroad corridor from Greenway View to approximately 1000 feet north of Beltline Highway, a length of approximately 3300 feet. Project includes a bike and pedestrian bridge over Beltline Highway. The City of Madison has applied for Economic Stimulus Funds for construction. Design will be funded with local funds.
A purchase order will be issued prior to execution of the agreement with the design consultant in order to proceed as quickly as possible. Projects funded with Economic Stimulus Funds require aggressive design schedules in order to meet the goals and deadlines associated with the funding type.
Pursuant to City Ordinances and Policies, the City Engineer advertised for consultant proposals, reviewed the submitted proposals, and recommends the design engineering contract be awarded to Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. for design engineering services for Cannonball Path Phase 3.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $25,000 to Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. for design services.
Fiscal Note
Funds available in CS53-58240-810375-00-53W0849
Estimated Cost $ 130,000