Approval of this request will authorize the City Manager to enter into a design contract with, and issue a purchase order to Burns & McDonnell for design services on the I-70 & Little Blue Pkwy Interchange Project (No.112303).

A request for proposals was issued for these services. Two design firms submitted and Burns & McDonnell was determined to be the best selection for the project.

The I-70 & Little Blue Pkwy Interchange project is a 50/50 cost share agreement with the Missouri Department of Transportation.

This project will (1) lengthen the southbound left turn lane, construct additional westbound right turn lane and westbound left turn lane at the I-70 westbound exit ramp at Little Blue Pkwy; (2) add a dedicated northbound right turn lane at the intersection of I-70 eastbound exit ramp and Little Blue Pkwy; (3) remove the median on the bridge, restriping for 11-foot lanes and accommodating dual northbound and southbound left turn lanes on the bridge; (4) Add a second eastbound right turn lane on I-70 eastbound exit ramp to receive the dual left turns; (5) Make Traffic Signal improvements, as needed; and (6) Construct Sidewalk improvements, as needed.