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City of Independence
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Agenda Title:

Council action is requested to authorize the City Manager to approve Change Order No. 1 on the engineering services contract with WSP USA for the Truman Connected Phase 1 project (No. 112102) in an amount not to exceed $247,456.13; authorizing future minor change orders for an amount not to exceed $47,771.
Recommendations:

Council approval is recommended.
Executive Summary:

This action would approve Change Order No. 1 on the contract with WSP USA for the Truman Connected Phase 1 project for an increase of $247,456.13. The change order adds to the contract for engineering services associated with the Final Design Phase. The scope of services for the contract will included sidewalk improvements, dedicated bike, lanes, shared use paths, curb & gutter, landscaping, streetscaping, and other associated improvements.
Background:

WSP USA was selected to provide the professional services for Truman Connected Phase 1. This project includes the implementation of multi-modal improvements to major streets. The project is the first phase of Truman Connected plan, from the Planning Sustainable Places (PSP) study (2015). The project starts at 24 Highway and Bess Truman Parkway and ends at Winner Road and Sterling Ave. Surface Transportation Projects (STP) and Transportation Alternative (TA) projects grant funding will be available for the future construction phase of the project.

 

Design services were split into two phases: Right-of-Way Design and Final Design Services. This action would approve an extension of the current Engineering Services Contract for the Final Design phase. The Right-of-Way Design phase was approved at the 2/16/2021 Council meeting.

 

Prior Activity:

 

Truman Connected Phase I Project identified in the follow plans, studies, and reports:

· 2018 Comprehensive Plan

· 2018 National Historic Trail Retracement Plan

· 2020 Truman Connected PSP

· 2020 Downtown Streetscape Action Plan

 

Included in Recommendations to the City Council:

· City Council Study Session (2020)

 

Endorsements:

· Mid-American Regional Council (MARC)

· Independence Square Association

· Englewood Business Association

· Independence School District

· Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

· Pace Bicycle Haven

· Mid-Continent Public Library

· Peddlers Cycling & Fitness


Fiscal Impact:

The fiscal impact to the City is $295,227.13. Funding for the Truman Connected Phase 1 Improvements Project (No. 112102) is included in the 2021 adopted budget, page number 90 and 2022 adopted budget, page number 138, account number 7011-5406.
Department:          Municipal ServicesContact Person:          Lisa Phelps

REVIEWERS:
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Public Works DepartmentApproved
Finance DepartmentApproved
City Managers OfficeApproved
City Clerk DepartmentApproved
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ATTACHMENTS:
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Truman Connected - Scope of Services - Final Design PhaseExhibit
Truman Connected - Proximity MapExhibit