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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-01-1787)-04/17/2001 RESOLUTION R-01-1787 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF INTERSECTION WARRANT STUDIES AND TRAFFIC ANALYSIS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY WITH FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC. WHEREAS, the City has determined the need to study several intersections within the City of Colleyville to evaluate traffic flow patterns. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS: Sec. 1. THAT the City of Colleyville and Freese and Nichols, Inc., shall enter into an agreement to conduct traffic studies throughout the city. AND IT IS SO RESOLVED. PASSED BY A VOTE OF -5 AYES, 0 NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTIONS ON THISTHE J,'/'tb DAYOF ~e- ,2001. ATTEST: 0z~~f-/nu Cynthia Singleton, TRMC City Secretary CITY OF COLLEYVILLE ~ Mayor .. FREESE-NICHOLS April 6,2001 Mr. Keith Fisher Interim Director of Public Services City of Colleyville P.O. Box 185 5400 Bransford Road Colleyville, TX 76034 Re: Proposal for Engineering Services Roundabout at John McCainIPleasant Run Intersection & Traffic Signal Warrants at GladelMartin Parkway, GladelRoberts & John McCainlWescoat Intersections Dear Mr. Fisher: In response to your resent request, we are pleased to submit this proposal for providing professional engineering services for a roundabout at the John McCainIPleasant Run Intersection and traffic signal warrant studies for the at GladelMartin Parkway, GladelRoberts and John McCainIW escoat intersections. It is our understanding that the City would like to develop alternatives to the current configuration of the John McCainIPleasant Run intersection, specifically with the use of a roundabout. This study will review the effectiveness of such a project. SCOPE OF SERVICES Freese and Nichols (Engineer) will render the following professional services in connection with the study of the roundabout at the John McCainIPleasant Run Intersection and for the traffic signal warrants at the GladelMartin Parkway, GladelRoberts and John McCainlWescoat intersections. ROUNDABOUT 1. Attend a kickoff meeting with the City to review the scope of services, communication procedures, and to gather input regarding the project, its goals and purposes. Freese and Nichols, Inc. Engineers 4055 International Plaza Suite 200 817-735-7300 Environmental Scientists Architects Fort Worth, Texas 76109-4895 Fax 817-735-7491 Mr. Keith Fisher April 6, 2001 Page 2 2. Perform traffic counts for peak hour turning movements (7:00am-9:00am, 11 :30am- 1 :30pm, 4:00pm-6:00pm). Additionally acquire 24 hour directional machine counts on the east and west legs. 3. The Engineer will develop improvement alternatives for the intersection that will potentially accommodate traffic today and in 20 years. The alternatives will include a 4- way stop, a traffic signal, and a roundabout. 4. The Engineer will analyze the improvement options at the intersection including a conventional design and a roundabout. The analysis will include the number of lanes needed and the level of service. 5. With information provided by the Owner about the City's utilities and information obtained from franchise utility companies, indicate existing utilities. 6. Prepare an estimate of probable project costs for each alternative to be bound in report. 7. Prepare a draft report (two) for review, including a description of the conceptual design. Upon receipt and incorporation of City's comments, prepare a final report and deliver 10 copies to the Owner. 11" x 17" copies of alternatives will be incorporated into the reports. 8. Attend up to two progress meetings with the Owner over the course of the study in addition to the kickoff meeting. 9. Make one presentation of the final report to the staff and/or City Council. SIGNAL WARRANTS 1 The Engineer will meet with the city staff (two meetings, kick-off and review) to discuss project and present fmdings. 2. The Engineer will review available data provided by the Owner. The Engineer will collect machine counts for 24 hour volume warrants only. If required, delay warrant counts will be an additional service. 3. The Engineer will utilize procedures outlined in the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and TxDOT Traffic Signal Warrants, Guidelines for Conducting a Traffic Signal Warrant Analysis to analyze the subject intersections. The engineer will utilize data provided by the City to develop anticipated traffic. Mr. Keith Fisher April 6, 2001 Page 3 4. The Engineer will analyze the intersections for signal warrants after adjusting volumes based upon school district boundary alterations provided by the City. Included within the analysis will be to evaluate alternatives turning movements (increasing number of lanes at the intersection, adding left and right turn lanes) The Engineer will prepare a summary of findings in a technical memorandum format. The engineer will present a draft copy (two) of findings to the Owner. Upon receipt and incorporation of City's comments, prepare a final report and deliver 10 copies to the Owner. 5. Make one presentation of the final report to the staff and/or City Council. 6. The Engineer, as additional services, may attend additional meetings, make presentations, perform additional surveys, and perform design and permitting services. TIME OF COMPLETION FNI is authorized to commence work on the Project upon execution of this AGREEMENT and agrees to complete the services in accordance with the following schedule: Draft report will be submitted within 45 days. Final report will be submitted 15 days after receipt of comments. If FNl's services are delayed or suspended in whole or in part by OWNER, or if FNl's services are extended by the Contractor's actions or inactions for more than 90 days through no fault of FNI, FNI shall be entitled to equitable adjustment of rates and amounts of compensation. RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY OF COLLEYVILLE The City of Colleyville shall perform the following in a timely manner so as not to delay the services of Freese and Nichols: A. Designate in writing a person to act as the City of Colleyville's representative with respect to the services to be rendered under this Agreement. Such person shall have contract authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret and define the City of Colleyville's policies and decisions with respect to Freese and Nichols's services for the Project. B. Assist Freese and Nichols by placing at Freese and Nichols's disposal all available information pertinent to the Project including previous reports and any other data relative to the Project. C. Assist by requesting utilities locations through the One Call system. Mr. Keith Fisher April 6, 2001 Page 4 COMPENSATION The City of Colleyville agrees to pay Freese and Nichols a not to exceed fee of Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($37,500) for all professional services rendered under this agreement, as outlined in the Scope of Services above. Total $15,000.00 $ 7,500.00 $ 7,500.00 $ 7,500.00 $37,500.00 Roundabout (John McCain/Pleasant Run) Signal Warrant (GladelMartin Parkway) Signal Warrant (Glade/Roberts) Signal Warrant (John McCain/Wescoat) Not to Exceed Total $ 37,500.00 We appreciate this opportunity to submit this proposal. If additional information or clarification is desired, please do not hesitate to contact us. If you are in agreement with this proposal, please notify us and we will initiate contract proceedings. /~~~ Nelson B. Nuckles, P.E. Discipline Leader Streets & Highways OFFO 1 041 T:\shilScope-Roundabout-Signal Warrants.doc