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6.1.C. - Page 1 RE PO RT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the Cit Mana er October 8, 2012 SUBJECT Approval of Agreement for Professional Services with WRECO for design and construction support services RECOMMENDATION Approve, by motion, an Agreement with WRECO, in the amount of $285,826.00, to provide design services and construction support for the US-101 Pedestrian Undercrossing Project, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement. BACKGROUND Improving connectivity across the freeway, especially for pedestrians and bicyclists, becomes a priority as development continues east of US-101. Construction of an undercrossing along Redwood Creek will provide a much needed link to the Redwood City inner harbor area and access to the Bay Trail. The developer of the One Marina project on Bair Island Road has built a Class 1 bike path along the south side of Bair Island Road that provides an ideal connection point for the proposed undercrossing. Once constructed, the multi-use path will connect new development along the Bay with Downtown. ANALYSIS WRECO is one of four engineering firms that responded to the City's Request for Proposals. Staff recommends that WRECO be retained to prepare engineering plans and provide construction support for the development of the US-101 Pedestrian Undercrossing Project. Construction for this project is anticipated to begin fall 2013. The consultant will assist with design, environmental review, permitting, and construction support for the project. The design will include a retaining wall, relocation of impacted utilities, the multi-use path, and associated lighting and landscaping improvements. Coordination and permitting will include agencies that have jurisdiction over the project area, such as Caltrans, SBSA, PG&E, and Redwood City. Construction services will include the development of construction documents, coordination with Redwood City, construction support, and the preparation of as-built drawings upon project completion. The agreement cost is based on the consultant's hourly rate schedule. The contract amount shall not exceed $285,826. Staff believes the scope of work is comprehensive and represents a solid level of effort and detailed design approach.