2019-05-07 Transportation and Infrastructure Minutes

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City of Tukwila City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes May 7, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. - Hazelnut Conference Room, City Hall Councilmembers: Zak Idan, Chair; Kate Kruller, Kathy Hougardy Staff: David Cline, Henry Hash, Hari Ponnekanti, Gail Labanara, Han Kirkland, Susan Murrietta, Peter Lau, Scott Bates, Laurel Humphrey CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Idan called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Bid Award: 2019 Overlay and Repair Program Staff is seeking Council approval of a construction contract with Tucci & Sons, Inc. in the total amount of $1,286,764.50 for the 2019 Overlay and Repair Program. Construction will include pavement repairs and an asphalt overlay at seven locations citywide. The contract total includes bid additive "D" in the amount of $74,848.00 for the overlay of S. 124th St. at 50th Place South. Councilmember Kruller asked if the ADA improvements on Interurban Avenue South near the bike path will benefit bicyclists, and staff confirmed that the bicycle ramp will be widened. Chair Idan noted that the City should have a broader conversation about expanding funding for the Overlay program. MAJORITY APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MAY 20, 2019 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. B. Contract Amendment: 2019 Overlay and Repair Program Staff is seeking Council approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 18-199 with KPG, Inc. in the amount of $179,576.00 to provide construction management services for the 2019 Overlay and Repair Program. With this amendment the contract will be extended until December 31, 2019 and the total will be $350,308.00. MAJORITY APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MAY 20, 2019 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. C. Contract Amendment: 53' Avenue South Project Staff is seeking Council approval of Amendment No. 6 to Contract No. 15-159 with KPG, Inc. in the amount of $259,770 for the 53rd Avenue South Project. This amendment will support the full completion of the project, anticipated by June 2019. It is possible that utility conversion work will interfere with the construction completion. The current project budget can cover the amendment and leaves a contingency of $350,000. Speed cushions will be installed within the next couple of weeks. Councilmember Kruller inquired about a strategy to plan for more budget at the outset of projects as she has seen in the City of Seattle. Staff noted that contingency funding varies by project, and that utility undergrounding presents unknown risks and problems. Councilmember Kruller mentioned that it is common for cities to experience delays and other issues with Seattle City Light and it would be good to work toward solutions.