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Consideration of a three-party contract with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Kapur and Associates, and the City of Wauwatosa; and a two-party contract with the City of Wauwatosa and Kapur and Associates for design of the Wisconsin Avenue Multi-Use path (CIP #2309) and the Street Light Conversion Project (CIP #2403)
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Submitted by:
Mike Steiner, Assistant City Engineer
Department:
Public Works - Engineering Division
A. Issue
Engineering is requesting approval of a three-party contract with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Kapur and Associates, and the City of Wauwatosa; and a two-party contract with the City of Wauwatosa and Kapur and Associates for design of the Wisconsin Avenue Multi-Use path (CIP #2309) and the Street Light Conversion Project (CIP #2403)
B. Background/Options
A multi-use path was planned as part of CIP #2026 repaving of Wisconsin Avenue between 98th and 106th Streets. A Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant was pursued in 2023 to increase bike and pedestrian connectivity by extending the trail to Honey Creek on the east end and Potter Road on the west end. The project will be four times longer than previously planned and will provide connections to key residential, employment, and health care centers.
The City was awarded the grant and entered into a State/Municipal Agreement (SMA) for the Wisconsin Avenue Multi-Use Path Project, from Honey Creek Parkway to Mayfair Road to Potter Road in July of 2023 (R-23-141). The agreement funds up to a maximum of 80% of the total project cost presented in the grant application. The City is responsible for the remainder of costs for the project.
Design proposals were sent out to over 30 firms. The City received 5 proposals. In accordance with the WisDOT's consultant selection process, City staff independently ranked the proposals based on qualifications and selected 3 firms to interview. City staff and a WisDOT representative inter...
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