STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: December 9, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
______________________________________________________________________
SUBJECT
Title
Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the professional services contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for additional engineering services to complete the design of a new street crossing under the Union Pacific Railroad tracks at Herbert Street from Singleton Boulevard to Commerce Street; Muncie Street from Amonette Street to Bataan Street; Amonette Street from Broadway Avenue to Muncie Street; and Bataan Street from Broadway Avenue to Muncie Street for the West Dallas Gateway Project, Phase II - Not to exceed $1,579,016.79, from $4,041,785.64 to $5,620,802.43 - Financing: Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($1,507,964.79), Water Utilities Capital Improvement D Fund ($35,526.00), and Water Utilities Capital Improvement E Fund ($35,526.00)
Body
BACKGROUND
The West Dallas Gateway Project was included in the 2012 Bond Program. The project entails the construction of new street crossings under the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) tracks in West Dallas that will allow for planned street connections on Bataan Street, Herbert Street, and Amonette Street between Singleton Boulevard, and Commerce Street.
On June 19, 2013, City Council authorized an amendment to the City of Dallas Thoroughfare Plan to add these three street segments by Resolution No. 13-1041.
On January 8, 2014, City Council authorized a professional services contract with URS Corporation for the engineering design of three new street crossings under the UPRR tracks at Bataan Street, Herbert Street and Amonette Street for the West Dallas Gateway Project, Phase I by Resolution No. 14-0117.
The design of the West Dallas Gateway Project is being administered in two phases. The Phase ...
Click here for full text