HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-02-03 I01E_10_a Professional Consulting Services Agreement, Little Walnut Creek Greenway Trail SegmentAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: February 3, 2025
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving Agreement for
Professional Consulting Services with Bolton & Menk, Inc. [Little Walnut
Creek Greenway Trail Segment Between NW 10th Street and Triumph Park]
FORMAT:Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: This agreement for professional services is for the design
services to construct a trail segment between NW 10th Street and Triumph
Park. Bolton & Menk will provide a cost opinion, preliminary design, and
bridge/culvert design options. The proposed trail project will be constructed
within the floodplain and will require the necessary permitting through the
DNR. Construction of the trail is anticipated in FY2027 and FY2028 with a
total estimated project cost of $2,500,000. It is anticipated that an addendum
to this agreement will be requested at a later date for construction
administration. Construction of this trail segment is consistent with the
Waukee Trails Master Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: $196,800
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
II. Little Walnut Creek Greenway Trail Professional Services Agreement
PREPARED BY: Matt Jermier
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2025-
APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES WITH
BOLTON & MENK, INC. [LITTLE WALNUT CREEK GREENWAY TRAIL
SEGMENT BETWEEN NW 10TH STREET AND TRIUMPH PARK]
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal
Organization; AND,
WHEREAS, the City desires to retain the consultant services of Bolton & Menk, Inc. for the
Little Walnut Creek Greenway Trail Segment Between NW 10th Street and Triumph Park];
AND,
WHEREAS, the scope of services includes a cost opinion, preliminary design, and
bridge/culvert design options;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee that the
approving Agreement for Professional Consulting Services with Bolton & Menk, Inc. [Little
Walnut Creek Greenway Trail Segment Between NW 10th Street and Triumph Park] is hereby
approved.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa, and approved the 3rd day of February,
2025.
____________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Rob Grove
Anna Bergman Pierce
Ben Sinclair
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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
__ Little Walnut Creek Greenway Trail Segment
Location between NW 10th Street and Triumph Park__
City Project No. _______
This Agreement is made and entered into this __24th day of __January__, 2025, by and between
City of Waukee, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City," and Bolton & Menk,
Inc., (Fed. ID #41-0832249), a corporation incorporated and licensed under the laws of the State
of Iowa, party of the second part, hereinafter referred to as "Consultant" as follows:
THE CITY HEREBY AGREES TO RETAIN THE CONSULTANT FOR THE PROJECT AS
DESCRIBED IN THIS AGREEMENT AND CONSULTANT AGREES TO PERFORM THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND FURNISH THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION FOR
THE PROJECT AS GENERALLY DESCRIBED IN THIS AGREEMENT.
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Services provided under this Agreement shall be as further described in Attachment 1, Scope
of Services.
2. SCHEDULE
The schedule of the professional services to be performed shall conform to the Schedule set
forth in Attachment 2. Any deviations from the Schedule shall be approved by the authorized
City representative. The City agrees that the Consultant is not responsible for delays arising
from a change in the scope of services, a change in the scale of the Project or delays resulting
from causes not directly or indirectly related to the actions of the Consultant.
3. COMPENSATION
A. In consideration of the professional services provided herein, the City agrees to pay the
Consultant the following sum NOT-TO-EXCEED, including any authorized
reimbursable expenses, pursuant to the Schedule of Fees set forth in Attachment 3.
I. Basic Services of the Consultant
A. Desing Phase Services $_196,800______
B. Construction Phase Services $_Future_______
Total $_196,800______
B. The Consultant shall invoice the City monthly for services, any reimbursable expenses
and any approved amendments to this Agreement, based upon services actually
completed at the time of the invoice. Final payment shall be due and payable within 30
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days of the City's acceptance of Consultant's submission of final deliverables in
accordance with the Scope of Services.
C. In consideration of the compensation paid to the Consultant, the Consultant agrees to
perform all professional services to the satisfaction of the City by performing the
professional services in a manner consistent with that degree of care and skill ordinarily
exercised by members of Consultant's profession currently practicing under similar
circumstances. If the performance of this Agreement involves the services of others or the
furnishing of equipment, supplies, or materials, the Consultant agrees to pay for the same
in full.
4. INSURANCE
A. Consultant understands and agrees that Consultant shall have no right of coverage under
any and all existing or future City comprehensive, self or personal injury policies.
Consultant shall provide insurance coverage for and on behalf of Consultant that will
sufficiently protect Consultant or Consultant' representative(s) in connection with the
professional services which are to be provided by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement,
including protection from claims for bodily injury, death, property damage, and lost
income. Consultant shall provide worker's compensation insurance coverage for
Consultant and all Consultant's personnel. Consultant shall file applicable insurance
certificates with the City, and shall also provide evidence of the following additional
coverage.
B. The Consultant shall provide evidence of comprehensive general liability coverage and
contractual liability insurance by an insurance company licensed to do business in the
State of Iowa in the limits of at least $1,000,000 each personal injury accident and/or
death; $1,000,000 general aggregate personal injury and/or death; and $1,000,000 for
each property damage accident. The evidence shall designate the City as an additional
insured, and that it cannot be canceled or materially altered without giving the City at
least thirty (30) days written notice by registered mail, return receipt requested.
C. The Consultant shall also provide evidence of automobile liability coverage in the limits
of at least $1,000,000 bodily injury and property damage combined. The evidence shall
designate the City as an additional insured, and that it cannot be cancelled or materially
altered without giving the City at least thirty (30) days written notice by registered mail,
return receipt requested.
D. The Consultant shall provide evidence of professional liability insurance, by an insurance
company licensed to do business in the State of Iowa, in the limit of $1,000,000 for
claims arising out of the professional liability of the Consultant. Consultant shall provide
City written notice within five (5) days by registered mail, return receipt requested of the
cancellation or material alteration of the professional liability policy.
E. Failure of Consultant to maintain any of the insurance coverages set forth above shall
constitute a material breach of this Agreement.
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5. NOTICE
Any notice to the parties required under this agreement shall be in writing, delivered to the
person designated below, by United States mail or in hand delivery, at the indicated address
unless otherwise designated in writing.
FOR THE CITY: FOR THE CONSULTANT:
Name: City of Waukee Name: Bolton & Menk
Attn: Matt Jermier Attn: Jim Harbaugh
Title: Parks & Recreation Director Title: Principal Landscape Architect
Address: 805 University Ave Address: 420 E. Grand Suite 101
City, State: Waukee, IA 50263 City, State: Des Moines, IA 50309
6. GENERAL COMPLIANCE
In the conduct of the professional services contemplated hereunder, the Consultant shall
comply with applicable state, federal, and local law, rules, and regulations, technical
standards, or specifications issued by the City. Consultant must qualify for and obtain any
required licenses prior to commencement of work, including any professional licenses
necessary to perform work within the State of Iowa.
7. STANDARD OF CARE
Services provided by the Consultant under this Agreement shall be performed in a manner
consistent with that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the same
profession currently practicing under similar circumstances.
8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Consultant understands and agrees that the Consultant and Consultant's employees and
representatives are not City employees. Consultant shall be solely responsible for payment of
salaries, wages, payroll taxes, unemployment benefits, or any other form of compensation or
benefit to Consultant or Consultant's employees, representatives or other personnel
performing the professional services specified herein, whether it be of a direct or indirect
nature. Further, it is expressly understood and agreed that for such purposes neither
Consultant nor Consultant's employees, representatives or other personnel shall be entitled to
any City payroll, insurance, unemployment, worker's compensation, retirement, or any other
benefits whatsoever.
9. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Consultant will not discriminate against any employee of applicant for employment because
of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, handicap, or veteran status. Consultant will,
where appropriate or required, take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed,
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and that employees are treated, during employment, without regard to their race, color, sex,
or national origin, religion, age, handicap, or veteran status. Consultant will cooperate with
the City in using Consultant's best efforts to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
are afforded the maximum opportunity to compete for subcontracts of work under this
Agreement.
10. HOLD HARMLESS
Consultant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents, and
employees from any and all claims, settlements and judgments, to include all reasonable
investigative fees, attorney's fees, and court costs for any damage or loss which is due to or
arises from a breach of this Agreement, or from negligent acts, errors or omissions in the
performance of professional services under this Agreement and those of its sub consultants or
anyone for whom Consultant is legally liable.
11. ASSIGNMENT
Consultant shall not assign or otherwise transfer this Agreement or any right or obligations
therein without first receiving prior written consent of the City.
12. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
The funds appropriated for this Agreement are equal to or exceed the compensation to be
paid to Consultant. The City's continuing obligations under this Agreement may be subject to
appropriation of funding by the City Council. In the event that sufficient funding is not
appropriated in whole or in part for continued performance of the City's obligations under
this Agreement, or if appropriated funding is not expended due to City spending limitations,
the City may terminate this Agreement without further compensation to the Consultant. To
the greatest extent allowed by law, the City shall compensate Consultant as provided in
Section 18(6) of this Agreement.
13. AUTHORIZED AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENT
A. The Consultant and the City acknowledge and agree that no amendment to this
Agreement or other form, order or directive may be issued by the City which requires
additional compensable work to be performed if such work causes the aggregate amount
payable under the amendment, order or directive to exceed the amount appropriated for
this Agreement as listed in Section 3, above, unless the Consultant has been given a
written assurance by the City that lawful appropriation to cover the costs of the additional
work has been made.
B. The Consultant and the City further acknowledge and agree that no amendment to this
Agreement or other form, order or directive which requires additional compensable work
to be performed under this Agreement shall be issued by the City unless funds are
available to pay such additional costs, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any
additional compensation for any additional compensable work performed under this
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Agreement. The Consultant expressly waives any right to additional compensation,
whether in law or equity, unless prior to commencing the additional work the Consultant
was given a written amendment, order or directive describing the additional compensable
work to be performed and setting forth the amount of compensation to be paid, such
amendment, order or directive to be signed by the authorized City representative. It is the
Consultant's sole responsibility to know, determine, and ascertain the authority of the
City representative signing any amendment, directive or order.
14. OWNERSHIP OF CONSULTING DOCUMENTS
All sketches, tracings, plans, specifications, reports, and other data prepared under this
Agreement shall become the property of the City; a reproducible set shall be delivered to the
City at no additional cost to the City upon completion of the plans or termination of the
services of the Consultant. All drawings and data shall be transmitted in a durable material,
with electronic files provided when feasible to do so. The Consultant's liability for use of the
sketches, tracings, plans, specifications, reports, and other data prepared under this
Agreement shall be limited to the Project.
15. INTERPRETATION
No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless expressed in writing
and executed by the parties hereto in the same manner as the execution of the Agreement.
This is a completely integrated Agreement and contains the entire agreement of the parties;
any prior written or oral agreements shall be of no force or effect and shall not be binding
upon either party. The laws of the State of Iowa shall govern and any judicial action under
the terms of this Agreement shall be exclusively within the jurisdiction of the district court
for Dallas County, Iowa.
16. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW
To the extent any federal appropriation has or will be provided for the Project, or any federal
requirement is imposed on the Project, Consultant agrees that Consultant will comply with all
relevant laws, rules and regulations imposed on City and/or Consultant necessary for receipt
of the federal appropriation. Consultant shall provide appropriate certification regarding
Consultant's compliance.
17. SOLICITATION AND PERFORMANCE
A. The Consultant warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person,
other than a bona fide employee working for the Consultant, to solicit or secure this
Agreement, and that the Consultant has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person
other than a bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or
contingent fee.
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B. The Consultant shall not engage the services of any person or persons in the employ of
the City at the time of commencing such services without the written consent of the City.
18. SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
A. The right is reserved by the City to suspend this Agreement at any time. Such suspension
may be effected by the City giving written notice to the Consultant, and shall be effective
as of the date established in the suspension notice. Payment for Consultant's services
shall be made by the City for services performed to the date established in the suspension
notice. Should the City reinstate the work after notice of suspension, such reinstatement
may be accomplished by thirty (30) days written notice within a period of six (6) months
after such suspension, unless this period is extended by written consent of the Consultant.
B. Upon ten (10) days written notice to the Consultant, the City may terminate the
Agreement at any time if it is found that reasons beyond the control of either the City or
Consultant make it impossible or against the City's interest to complete the Agreement. In
such case, the Consultant shall have no claims against the City except for the value of the
work performed up to the date the Agreement is terminated.
C. The City may also terminate this Agreement at any time if it is found that the Consultant
has violated any material term or condition of this Agreement or that Consultant has
failed to maintain workers' compensation insurance or other insurance provided for in
this Agreement. In the event of such default by the Consultant, the City may give ten (10)
days written notice to the Consultant of the City's intent to terminate the Agreement.
Consultant shall have ten (10) days from notification to remedy the conditions
constituting the default.
D. In the event that this Agreement is terminated in accordance with paragraph C of this
section, the City may take possession of any work and may complete any work by
whatever means the City may select. The cost of completing said work shall be deducted
from the balance which would have been due to the Consultant had the Agreement not
been terminated and work completed in accordance with contract documents.
E. The Consultant may terminate this Agreement if it is found that the City has violated any
material term or condition of this Agreement. In the event of such default by the City, the
Consultant shall give ten (10) days written notice to the City of the Consultant's intent to
terminate the Agreement. City shall have ten (10) days from notification to remedy the
conditions constituting the default.
19. TAXES
The Consultant shall pay all sales and use taxes required to be paid to the State of Iowa on
the work covered by this Agreement. The Consultant shall execute and deliver and shall
cause any sub-consultant or subcontractor to execute and deliver to the City certificates as
required to permit the City to make application for refunds of said sales and use taxes as
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applicable. The City is a municipal corporation and not subject to state and local tax, use tax,
or federal excise taxes.
20. SEVERABILITY
If any portion of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the remaining portions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
21. MISCELLANEOUS HEADINGS
Title to articles, paragraphs, and subparagraphs are for information purposes only and shall
not be considered a substantive part of this Agreement.
22. FURTHER ASSURANCES
Each party hereby agrees to execute and deliver such additional instruments and documents
and to take all such other action as the other party may reasonably request from time to time
in order to effect the provisions and purposes of this Agreement.
23. COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall
constitute an original document, no other counterpart needing to be produced, and all of
which when taken together shall constitute the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly
authorized officers or agents on the day and year first above written.
CONSULTANT CITY OF WAUKEE
By: ____Bolton & Menk By: __________________________
Name: __Jim Harbaugh Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Title: Principal Landscape Architect
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ATTACHMENT 1
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The work to be performed by the Consultant under this agreement shall encompass and include
detailed work, services, materials, equipment and supplies necessary to complete analysis and
design for the project.
Bolton & Menk, Inc. (CONSULTANT) agrees to provide professional services for the design of
Little Walnut Creek Greenway Trail Segment between NW 10th Street and Triumph Park. The
scope includes Design Phase Services Only:
TASK I – DESIGN PHASE SERVICES
The Design Phase Services to be provided by the CONSULTANT for this specific project are as
follows:
Subtask A – Project Initiation and Project Management
1. CONSULTANT will facilitate a project kick-off meeting with CLIENT staff to
accomplish the following:
a. Review and confirm the scope of the project
b. Review available information relative to the project
c. Review and discuss specific infrastructure issues and CLIENT’S current design
standards as they relate to the proposed improvements on this project
d. Review and verify project schedules
e. Conduct a field review of project area by CONSULTANT and CLIENT
representatives
2. CONSULANT will coordinate progress with CLIENT after the initial kickoff meeting.
These meetings will discuss findings, issues, schedule, and needs to keep the project
progressing.
3. CONSULTANT will provide project and contract administration services throughout the
duration of the project.
4. CONSULTANT will facilitate project communication throughout the duration of the
project. (Including distributing meeting minutes in a timely manner).
5. CONSULTANT will manage any required subconsultant contracts needed to complete
the design and construction of the project.
6. CONSULTANT will coordinate with adjacent project design consultants as needed to
complete the design and construction of the project.
7. CONSULTANT will identify private utility conflicts and required relocation during
design. It is understood that existing utility locations will be taken from as constructed
information or as marked in the field.
a. During the field data collection phase, CONSULTANT will complete an Iowa
One Call to identify the utilities within the project corridor. CONSULTANT will
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attend up to two (2) utility coordination meetings with affected utilities to review
the proposed construction and identify conflicts and required relocation. Utility
coordination will be discussed again at the preconstruction meeting.
Subtask B – Data Collection
1. CONSULTANT will collect topographic survey of the project area as identified in
Attachment 3 – Project Extents which will include:
a. Establish horizontal and vertical survey control.
b. Ground contours (1 foot) and spot elevations; elevations will be measured on a
50-ft grid with spot elevations at important points including building corners,
curbs, culverts, walks, road centerlines, and all manhole inverts
c. Horizontal and vertical location of existing surface improvements
d. Horizontal and vertical location of CLIENT utilities – sanitary sewer, watermain
and storm sewer
e. Locate private utilities (natural gas, telephone, CATV, electric, watermain, etc.)
based on field marking or other information from utility owners
i. Upon the completion of the initial design drawing, a review copy will be
distributed to all the utility companies identified through Iowa One Call
process requesting review and comments.
f. Landscaping and individual trees with diameters over 6 inches will be located and
identified.
i. Trees with diameters under 6 inches will be located, but the diameter will
not be included.
ii. Areas that include multiple small trees will be clustered together and only
the exterior limits will be displayed (tree lines).
g. Identify property corners and boundaries of adjacent developments
h. Normal water level of Little Walnut Creek and of overflow channel from Triumph
Park Ponds.
i. Survey existing ground to create surface models and contours for the site.
j. CAD drafting to create project mapping of the project area.
2. CONSULTANT will perform a boundary survey which will include:
a. Establish a boundary of the property based on legal description provided.
b. Find any survey markers.
c. Establish existing easements and/or mitigation area limits based on the field
monumentation, observed prescriptive easement limits, and title reports provided
by the County.
3. CONSULTANT will identify any necessary temporary and permanent easements and/or
acquisitions along with the project during the design process. Supporting documentation
and plats to be provided at a negotiated fee. Upon CLIENT Request, CONSULTANT
shall provide proposed lump sum fee per acquisition request for CONSULTANT to
develop necessary acquisition plats to CLIENT to support acquisition activities.
4. CONSULTANT will complete an aquatic resource delineation to include:
a. Review of previous studies and delineation reports, review of historical imagery,
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and on-site field reconnaissance for the purpose of identifying and delineating
aquatic resources (i.e. wetlands and streams). Data collected as part of the
analysis of wetland and/or stream signatures will determine possible locations of
wetlands and/or streams to focus during the field delineation. The collected data
will be presented in the delineation report as GIS-based figures.
b. Consultant will visit the site to delineate all aquatic resource boundaries within
the designated study area. The delineation will include performing transects and
sampling in the vicinity of those wetlands and/or streams, placing a 3-foot pin flag
at the limits of any found wetlands. Delineator will use a sub-meter GPS unit to
accurately locate and map each point.
c. An Aquatic Resources Delineation Report will be prepared, detailing the results
of the investigation. Consultant will submit the report to the Corps of Engineers to
have the report approved under the Clean Water Act.
Deliverables:
Base map in PDF and CAD format
Wetland Delineation Documentation in PDF format
Subtask C – Preliminary Design and Estimating
1. Preliminary Grading and Trail Alignment:
a. CONSULTANT to prepare initial geometric layout and conceptual grading of the
trail, bridge/culvert crossings, and trail access points. CONSULTANT to
reference CLIENT provided adjacent design documentation by OTHERS for trail
connection locations and elevations.
b. CONSULTANT shall provide two options for culvert/bridge crossing that may
include a traditional box culvert, a small concrete slab bridge, and/or a Contech
ConSpan structure, among others.
c. Bridge/culvert sizes and configurations to be evaluated with grading, alignment,
and floodplain modeling to find the most cost-effective solutions that meet
regulatory criteria and CLIENT vision for the project.
2. Preliminary Bridge Design & Floodplain Modeling: Project exists within the Zone AE
flood hazard area, CONSULTANT will provide modeling and analysis to ensure the
proposed project does not create a rise in the regulatory base flood elevations.
a. CONSULTANT shall prepare a hydraulic model for the stream crossings using
HEC-RAS software. The crossings are expected to impact the floodway of a
Zone AE flood hazard area and a Zone A flood hazard area.
b. CONSULTANT will request an effective flood model from FEMA and/or the
Iowa DNR to be used as a basis to evaluate the impact of the proposed project.
c. Within the Zone A flood hazard area, an existing conditions model will serve as
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the basis to evaluate the effect of the proposed bridge/culvert crossing. The
crossing must comply with Iowa DNR backwater and freeboard criteria.
3. Preliminary Engineer’s Estimate: CONSULTANT will prepare a Preliminary Opinion
of Probable Cost (OPC) with breakdowns provided for the various construction elements
and Trail Phases. An OPC will be provided early in the planning process for 2026 CIP
budgeting and at the end of Preliminary Design Phase.
4. City Parks Board Review: CONSULTANT will provide CITY Preliminary Trail
Alignment as a Plan Graphic with incorporation of CLIENT input for final approval by
Park Board prior to City Council Adoption of proposed plans
5. City Council Presentation: CONSULTANT will support CITY in a presentation to
inform City Council on the direction of the project and seek adoption of the proposed
project improvements to proceed into Final Construction Documentation.
6. Graphic Plan: CONSULTANT will develop a Final Proposed Improvements Plan
Graphic to be used for CLIENT managed project website and community member
communications.
Deliverables:
Planning Level Engineer’s Estimate for 2026 CIP budgeting
Preliminary Design Trail Alignment and Greenway Improvements in PDF format
Bridge/Culvert Design options
Preliminary Engineer’s Estimate
Preliminary Design Trail Alignment Graphic Plan in PDF format
Subtask D – Final Design Drawings
1. Permitting: The proposed project will impact Zone A and Zone AE floodplains. As
such, the project is required to obtain both a Floodplain Development Permit and a
Section 404 Nationwide Permit. CONSULTANT will prepare a Joint Application Permit
Form along with the required hydraulic calculations, models, and attachments to obtain
the permits.
a. Floodplain development Permit items:
i. Use the HEC-RAS hydraulic model to evaluate the proposed
bridge/culvert crossing and ensure compliance with FEMA and DNR
regulatory criteria,
ii. Prepare a certified hydraulic report,
iii. Prepare a Joint Application form,
iv. Provide certified plans,
v. Submit the completed application packet to the DNR, and
vi. Respond to inquiries from the DNR.
b. Section 404 Nationwide Permit items
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vii. Prepare a Joint Application form,
viii. Provide preliminary construction plans,
ix. Submit a copy of the aquatic resource delineation report,
x. Submit the completed application packet to the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers for review, and
xi. Respond to inquiries from the Corps.
c. Items provided by client:
xii. Permit application fees, when applicable.
xiii. Designate CONSULTANT to act as an “authorizing agent” on the City’s
behalf for permit applications.
Note that, as part of the 404 Nationwide Permit process, the owner may be required to
purchase mitigation credits from a mitigation bank, depending on the quantified impacts
to existing aquatic resources.
2. Final Construction Document Design Plans: CONSULTANT will complete all aspects
of design needed for the construction of the Little Walnut Creek Greenway Trail Segment
60% (Preliminary) and 90% (Final) plans and specifications will be provided to the City
for review and approval. The plan elements include:
a. Title and General Information Sheets (A Sheets). The title sheets will include
the following: index of sheets, revisions, legend, location map, project number,
design traffic data.
b. Typical Cross Sections (B Sheets). The typical Cross Sections will include but
not be limited to typical sections for the proposed grading, drainage and paving
improvements. The Typical Cross Sections will be used for the proposed
improvements as well as determination of the limits that each section will apply.
c. Estimate of Quantities (C Sheets). This includes determination of the bid items
to be included in the project, along with an estimate of quantities for each item.
Estimate Reference Notes (ERN) will be developed to assist the contractor in
bidding the project. Erosion Control and Restoration sheets will be included in
the C sheets. Sheets include the design of erosion control measures and surface
restoration to be provided on the Project.
d. Mainline Plan and Profiles (D Sheets). The trail layout will be in accordance
with Chapter 12 of Iowa SUDAS Design Manual. Pedestrian ramp geometric
configurations alternatives, identify surface requirements, review general
horizontal curb opening, cross slopes, running slope, and identify sidewalk width
and passing space within the corridor.
e. Removal Plans (F Sheets). This includes the design and drafting of the removal
limits of the existing infrastructure inside of the project area. The plan includes
the removals of pavement and underground utilities.
f. Right-of-way Plans (H Sheets). This includes the design and drafting of the
showing existing and proposed right-of-way and easements.
g. Survey Plans (G Sheets). This includes the drafting of the survey information
for the project. The plan includes benchmarks, control points main centerline
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data, alignment data table and control point data table
h. Traffic Control and Staging (J Sheets). The plan includes anticipated
construction scheduling and staging of the Project, highlighting traffic control
measures to be implemented during construction. Staging plans shall include
provisions for maintaining access to adjacent properties during construction. The
traffic control devices, procedures, and layouts shall be as per the Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
i. Landscaping Sheets (K Sheets). This includes any landscaping items associated
with turf establishments, plantings and other project corridor enhancements. The
scale of these plan sheets will be 1” =20’.
j. Storm Sewer Sheets (M Sheets). Storm sewer layout and sizing based on
proposed improvements and existing drainage patterns utilizing Chapter 2 of the
SUDAS Design Manual. The scale of these plan sheets will be 1” =20’.
k. Erosion and Sediment Sheets (R Sheets). This task consists of design and
drafting associated with erosion and sediment control.
l. Curb Ramp Design (S Sheets). Curb ramp layout will be in accordance with
Chapter 12 of Iowa SUDAS Design Manual. Design ramp geometric
configurations alternatives, identify surface requirements, review general
horizontal curb opening, cross slopes, running slope, and identify sidewalk width
and passing space within the corridor.
m. Bridge and Culvert Design (V Sheets). Bridge approach panel and culvert
replacement plans will be developed in accordance with applicable codes and
standards. The scale of these plan sheets will be 1” =20’. It is assumed all bridge
and culvert products will utilize prefabricated products with design and structural
engineering provided by the manufacturer. Bridge abutments and/or footings are
utilize precast concrete as designed and specified by the bridge manufacturer.
n. Detailed Cross Sections (W & X Sheets). This task consists of design and
drafting associated with the assembly of detailed cross sections (25’ increments)
to illustrate typical conditions, drainage designs, and non-typical conditions as
needed for guidance during design, review, and quantity estimating purposes.
3. Project Manual: CONSULTANT will prepare a project manual for the project in
accordance with Iowa SUDAS and City of Waukee standards. The Project Manual will
be provided at the 90% design phase.
4. Engineer’s Estimate: CONSULTANT will prepare an Opinion of Probable Cost (OPC)
with breakdowns provided for the various construction elements. An OPC will be
provided at the 60% and 90% Design phases.
5. CLIENT Review: Plans will be reviewed with CLIENT at the 60%, and 90% complete
stages. The project manual will be reviewed with CLIENT at the 90% complete stage. If
required, changes will be made to the contract documents based on CLIENT’s review and
comments. It is assumed that easement and right-of-way design will commence at the
60% complete stage of plan set production. The final contract documents will be
presented to the CLIENT for approval.
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Deliverables:
Construction Document Review Sets at 60% and 90% Complete
Final Engineer’s Estimate
Final Project Manual
Signed and Sealed Construction Document Set
Subconsultant: Geotechnical Investigation and Analysis
1. CONSULTANT will subcontract a Geotechnical subconsultant to perform geotechnical
exploration program including field investigations and laboratory testing. The
geotechnical services for this task shall consist of:
d. Up to Eight (8) soil borings at proposed location of two pedestrian bridges
abutments up to 15 feet in depth per boring. Subconsultant scope to cover two (2)
water/stream crossing locations.
e. Preparation of Geotechnical Report. SUBCONSULTANT will prepare a draft
geotechnical report summarizing results of field exploration and laboratory testing
programs, boring logs, lab test data, and soil information for bridge abutment
design.
Deliverables:
Final Geotechnical Report: submitted electronically in PDF format
II. ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Additional Services not included as part of this Scope. If authorized, under a supplemental
agreement, the Consultant shall furnish or obtain from others the following services:
1. Subsurface utility investigation
F. Private utility investigations beyond One-Call design locate
G. Real estate acquisition services
H. Platting
I. Environmental Studies or Assessments
J. Site Electrical or Lighting
K. Architectural Design
L. Irrigation Plans and Specifications
M. Full Stream Restoration
N. Water and Sanitary Design
O. Bidding and Construction Contracts
P. Construction Observation and Administration
Q. Modifications to the City’s regulatory FEMA FIRM map, including any LOMCs.
R. Evaluation of upstream or downstream flood mitigation measures.
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ATTACHMENT 2
PROJECT SCHEDULE
The time of completion of the scope of services under this Agreement shall be as follows:
• Notice to Proceed: February 2025
• Topographic Survey: March 2025
• Planning Level CIP Estimate: March 2025
• Wetland Delineation: May 2025
• Floodplain Modeling – July 2025
• Preliminary Design Completion – August 2025
• Final Design Completion – April 2026
• Bidding Phase: Future
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ATTACHMENT 3
SCHEDULE OF FEES
0'125'250'500'
N
LITTLE WALNUT CREEK TRAIL EXTENTION
Attachment 4 - CONCEPTUAL TRAIL EXTENSION LIMITS
TRIUMPH PARK
CONNECT TO EXISTING
TRIUMPH PARK TRAIL
6TH STREET AT GRADE
CROSSING AND
CULVERT BY OTHERS
10TH STREET
UNDERPASS AND
CULVERT BY OTHERS
BRIDGE CROSSING
BRIDGE/CULVERT
CROSSING
CONCEPT TRAIL ALIGNMENT
INVESTIGATE POSSIBILITY
OF DOUGLAS PKWY TRAIL