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Consideration of request from the Engineering Division for advanced approval to enter into contract for real estate professional services for the reconstruction of North Ave from Met to Wee Lane to Wauwatosa Avenue (CIP Projects #2301 & #1127), in an amount not to exceed $400,000
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Submitted by:
Boris Veleusic, PE
City Engineer
Department
DPW, Engineering Division
A. Issue
Request from the Engineering Division for advanced approval to enter into contract with a firm for professional services to evaluate and acquire the real estate needed for the reconstruction of North Ave from Met to Wee Ln. to Wauwatosa Ave. (CIP Projects #2301 & #1127) based on qualifications and cost, in an amount not to exceed $400,000.
B. Background/Options
The North Avenue reconstruction project includes replacing two bridges over the Menomonee River and the roadway from 95th St to Wauwatosa Avenue. Project plans include raising the roadway profile up to seven feet over the river, replacing the pavement, storm and sanitary sewers, watermain, signals and street lighting throughout, as well as constructing new separated bike lanes, ADA curb ramps and streetscaping.
The project improvements cause impacts to 120 properties adjacent to North Avenue within the project limits. (Right of Way Plat attached) Because of the magnitude and complexity of this project, City staff has deemed it necessary to engage in a contract with a real estate firm for professional services to include the following:
DESCRIPTION QUANTITIY UNIT
Sales Study |99| Project
Project Management |99| Project
Preparation of Nominal Value Offers 55 Each
Appraisals 65 Each
Acquistions 120 Each
Partial Release of Mortgage 120 Each
Utitlity Release of Rights 12 Each
Recording Fees 132 Each
The Engineering Division will advertise a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional services. Upon receiving and reviewing the proposals, staff is requestin...
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