2016 Street Project 16-01: Approve Consultant Contract and Feasibility StudyCITY OF
CAANNASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PC Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJ:
Paul Oehme, Director of Public Works /City Engineer 0.
Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer
August 24, 2015
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2016 Street Reconstruction Project No. 16 -01: Approve Consultant
Contract; Authorize Preparation of Feasibility Study
PROPOSED MOTION
"The City Council is recommended to approve a consultant contract in the
amount of $208,737.00 with WSB & Associates and authorize the preparation
of a feasibility study for the 2016 Street Reconstruction Project, No. 16 -01.
City Council approval requires a simple majority vote of the City Council
present."
The Capital Improvement
Program has planned for
reconstructing the
Minnewashta Manor area
(north of Lake
Minnewashta) next year.
The streets in
Minnewashta Manor were
selected using the City's
Pavement Management
Program and site
investigations.
The streets in this project
area were constructed in
1971. The streets are in poor condition with pavement condition indices ranging from
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PCI below 45 typically indicate distresses that require a full reconstruction, therefore
it is no longer cost effective to repair the streets with minor maintenance or perform a
bituminous overlay.
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The street widths vary between 21' and 21' within 50' or 60' wide right of way. The streets are
proposed to be reconstructed to the existing widths. Concrete curb and gutter is anticipated to be
added to this area if adequate storm water rate, volume and water quality features can be
incorporated into the design.
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The water main in
this area is either
cast or ductile iron
pipe. Trunk water
main is within
North Manor Road
(12 inch diameter)
and Orchard Lane
(10 inch diameter).
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water main. All
services would also be replaced. Alternatives to open cut installation, such as pipe bursting and
directional drilling will be bid as a potential cost - saving measure.
The sanitary sewer
has been televised.
Staff will review the
information to
determine the
condition and look
for evidence of
inflow /infiltration
into the system.
A forcemain from
Lift Station 4 also
lies within the
project area. There
are no known issues
with this forcemain.
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be added to act as a
sacrificial material
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2016 Street Reconstruction Project
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The project area is developed therefore there is minimal space to provide traditional stormwater
management, namely curb and gutter, storm sewer and treatment ponds. The feasibility study will:
• Identify and address existing infrastructure and drainage issues
• Review existing City and Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD)
hydraulic and hydrologic models for issues
• Provide possible solutions to identified issues
Address current National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and MCWD
requirements
• Identify if project scope exceeds the threshold for each agency and design
accordingly
• Identify potential areas for water quality treatment
• Identify potential areas for abstraction through infiltration, capture and use or
other methods
• Provide discussion of infeasibility if that is the findings
• Identify areas where increases in impervious surface may be minimized
• Review City wetland protection plan, MCWD wetland protection plan, National Wetland
Inventory (NWI), Public Waters Inventory (PWI) and other available resources for
potential wetlands within the project area, delineating wetlands where necessary.
There are overhead private utilities within the project area. The private utility companies will be
notified of the proposed project and asked to provide an estimate to bury the utility. Should the
neighborhood wish to pursue burying the private utilities, 100% of the cost will be assessed to the
benefitting property owners.
Project Financing
Budgets for the proposed work have been included in the 2015 CIP. The budgets will need to be
reviewed and updated based upon current construction cost estimates and after the feasibility report
is drafted.
Assessments will be based off the City's assessment practice of assessing 40% of the street
improvements to the benefiting properties on a per lot basis. The assessments would be proposed for
10 years at a preliminary 6% interest rate. A consultation report will be drafted to help determine
the final assessment amount.
The Engineering Department will host neighborhood meetings to answer resident questions about
the proposed improvements and assessments. These meetings also give staff an opportunity to
gather additional information about the area to help make the project successful.
Engineering Services
Consultant engineering services would be needed for the street project. The engineering services
would include feasibility report preparation, final design and construction administrative services.
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Staff sent a request for proposals to two engineering companies: Kimley -Horn & Associates and
WSB & Associates. Proposals were received from both consultants and are summarized below:
The proposed WSB team has extensive street rehabilitation project experience including the
following projects in Chanhassen: Minnewashta Heights (2012), Red Cedar Point (2011), and the
Erie Avenue Area (2010). Their work in Chanhassen and other communities has been satisfactory.
The consultant contract will be a time and materials based work not -to- exceed amount.
As with all engineering contracts, the consultant must submit periodic invoices that staff will review
before processing. The consultant will be required to submit timesheets verifying the hours worked
on the project and expense sheets. Staff will review the invoices and expense sheets for accuracy
and conformance to the contract.
Funding
Funding for the project is proposed to come from many sources and has been budgeted for in the
2015 Capital Improvement Plan as follows:
Revolving Assessment Fund - Street Improvements including Assessments
Stormwater Utility Fund — Storm Sewer Improvements
Sanitary Sewer Utility Fund — Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Water Utility Fund — Water Main Improvements
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$1,560,000
$ 200,000
$ 300,000
825,000
Total $2,885,000
Kimley -Horn
& Associates
WSB &
Associates
Submitted prior to the deadline
✓
✓
Proposal format
✓
✓
Transmittal letter submitted
✓
✓
Members of the consultant team identified
✓
✓
Understanding of the project
✓
✓
Total Hours
1,987
1,624
Total Cost
$228,700
$208,737.00
The proposed WSB team has extensive street rehabilitation project experience including the
following projects in Chanhassen: Minnewashta Heights (2012), Red Cedar Point (2011), and the
Erie Avenue Area (2010). Their work in Chanhassen and other communities has been satisfactory.
The consultant contract will be a time and materials based work not -to- exceed amount.
As with all engineering contracts, the consultant must submit periodic invoices that staff will review
before processing. The consultant will be required to submit timesheets verifying the hours worked
on the project and expense sheets. Staff will review the invoices and expense sheets for accuracy
and conformance to the contract.
Funding
Funding for the project is proposed to come from many sources and has been budgeted for in the
2015 Capital Improvement Plan as follows:
Revolving Assessment Fund - Street Improvements including Assessments
Stormwater Utility Fund — Storm Sewer Improvements
Sanitary Sewer Utility Fund — Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Water Utility Fund — Water Main Improvements
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$1,560,000
$ 200,000
$ 300,000
825,000
Total $2,885,000
Paul Oehme
2016 Street Reconstruction Project
August 24, 2015
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Schedule
A tentative schedule is as follows:
Approve Consultant Contract August 24, 2015
Complete Soil Borings /Ground Penetrating Radar Fall, 2015
Neighborhood Open House
November, 2015
Accept Feasibility Report
December, 2015
Hold Public Hearing
January, 2016
Bid Opening
March, 2016
Assessment Hearing
April, 2016
Start Construction
June, 2016
Construction Substantially Complete
August, 2016
Attachments: Preliminary CIP pages
Resolution
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Projects By Funding Source
City of Chanhassen, MN
Project # ST -012
Project Name Annual Street Improvement Program
Account fit 601 -xaxx -4751
Account #2
Account #3
Account #4
2015 thru 2019
Department
Street Improvements
Contact
Paul Oehme
Type
Improvement
Useful Life
Unassigned
Category
Streets/Highways
Priority
n/a
Total Project Cost: $22,769,500
nnual project to rehabilitate and reconstruct streets in the City. Current 5 -year plan shows the following neighborhood areas:
2015 - Carver Beach area (south and west of Carver Beach Road)
MSA - Kerber Blvd overlay (north of West 78th Street) and Dakota Ave (Hwy 5 to Lake Dr E)
2016 - North Manor Road, Washta Bay Road, Tanagers Lane, Sandpiper Trail, Piper Ridge Lane and Minnewashm Woods Drive
MSA - Park Road overlay and Park Place
2017 - Flamingo Drive area, Clues Mar Drive, Lone Cedar and Saddlebrook Pass neighborhood
MSA - Bluff Creek Drive overlay and Bluff Creek Drive Trail extension.
2018 - Orchard Lane, Forest Avenue, Forest Circle, Oriole Avenue, 64th Street and 96th Street
2019 - Fox Path area, Frontier Trail (north of 77th Street), Choctaw and Kurvers Point
Justification
City uses a Pavement Management System to monitor the condition of the City streets. While proper preventative maintenance extends the
of the street and is cost effective, a street will eventually deteriorate to a point that further maintenance is no longer cost effective.
abilitation projects extend the life of the street. In cases when utilities or poor sub grade needs to be replaced or where streets have
:riorated to a point where rehabilitation will no longer be practical, reconstruction of the street is necessary. A feasibility study is written to
sider the merits of the project and scope of work.
Highway 212 improvement project included a pedestrian trail along the first 2,500 feet of Bluff Creek Drive. The resulting "gap" represents a
;ing link in the City's trail system south to Flying Cloud Drive. Bluff Creek Drive is a difficult stretch of road to negotiate as a pedestrian in
3hsence of a trail. This trail seement is nlanned to be constructed alone with the 2017 MSA street reconstruction.
Prior Expenditures 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Total
97695,000 Construction 3,250,000 2,460,000 3,022,400 1,687,300 2,654,800 13,074,500
Total Total 3,250,000 2,460,000 3,022,400 1,687,300 2,654,800 13,074,500
Prior Funding Sources
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019 -
Total
9,695,000 Assessment/Revolving
1,850,000
1,560,000
1,622,400
1,687,300
1,754,800
8,474,500
Assess Fund
Total MSA
1,400,000
900,000
1,400,000
900,000
4,600,000
Total
3,250,000
2,460,000
3,022,400
1,687,300
2,654,800
13,074,500
decrease maintenance costs.
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Projects By Funding Source
City of Chanhassen, MN
2015 thru 2019
Project# SWW -019
Project Name Street Improvement Projects - Storm Water Mgmt
Account #1 720- 70254751
Account #2
Account #3
Account #4
annual amount set aside for storm water management infrastructure constructi on or
lertaken by the engineering and public works departments.
Department
Surface Water Management
Contact
Paul Oehme
Type
Improvement
Useful Life
Unassigned
Category
SWMP
Priority
n/a
Total Project Cost: $1,775,000
associated with street improvement projects
Justification
Street improvement projects frequently require construction or expansion of storm water management infrastructure in order to
federal, state and local regulations, as well as protecting existing and proposed development adjacent to the projects.
Prior Expenditures
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Total
1,100,000 construction
125,000
200,000
75,000
200,000
75,000
675,000
Total
Total 125,000
200,000
75,000
200,000
75,000
675,000
200,000
75,000
675,000
Prior
Funding Sources
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Total
17100,000 I
Surface Water Utility Fund
125,000
200,000
75,000
200,000
75,000
675,000
Total
Total
125,000
200,000
75,000
200,000
75,000
675,000
Budget
maintenance of new infrastructure will be
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Projects By Funding Source
City of Chanhassen, MN
Project# SS -014
Project Name Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Account #1 701 - 70254751
Account #2
Account #3
Account #4
2015 thru 2019
Department
Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Contact
Paul Oehme
Type
Improvement
Useful Life
Unassigned
Category
Utilities
Priority
Na
Description I Total Project Cost: $1,640,000
Replacement or rehabilitation of existing sanitary sewer lines in conjunction with the reconstruction of the City street.
Justification
The City considers the condition of the existing utilities in the process to select streets for rehabilitation in an effort to realize cost savings by
consolidating these projects.
Prior
Expenditures
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Total
925,000
Construction
75,000
300,000
40,000
250,000
50,000
715,000
Total
Total 75,000
300,000
40,000
250,000
50,000
715,000
Prior
Funding Sources
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Total
92-5,0001
Sewer Utility Fund
75,000
300,000
40,000
250,000
50,000
715,000
Total
Total 75,000
30D,000
40,000
250,000
50,000
715,000
Budget
decrease maintenance costs.
80
Projects By Funding Source
Citv of Chanhassen, MN
Project # W-024
Project Name Watermain Replacement
Account #1 700- 7025A751 Account 93
Account n2 Account #4
2015 thru 2019
Department
Water System Improvements
Contact
Paul Oehme
Type
improvement
Useful Life
Unassigned
Category
Utilities
Priority
n/a
Total Project Cost: $4,270,000
Description
Replacement of existing water mainlines incoordination with the reconstruction of the City street projects or minor fixes of water distribution
system for street rehabilitation projects.
Justification
The City considers the condition of the existing utilities in the process to select streets for rehabilitation in an effort to realize cost savings by
consolidating these projects and also to avoid potential cuts in recently improved streets. If significant repairs are necessary to the existing water
main, replacement may be the most cost effective option. Given the highly corrosive soils in the City, water main replacement is an ongoing
project in the City.
a
Prior Expenditures 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Total
2,375,000 Construction 125,000 825,000 75,000 770,000 100,000 1,895,000
Total Total 125,000 825,000 75,000 770,000 100,000 1,895,000
Prior Funding Sources 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Total
2,375,000 Water Utility Fund 125,000 825,000 75,000 770,000 100,000 1,895,000
Total Total 125,000 825,000 75,000 770,000 100,000 1,895,000
These projects will decrease maintenance costs.
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE: August 24, 2015 RESOLUTION NO: 2015 -XX
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING CONSULTANT CONTRACT; AUTHORIZE
PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE 2016 STREET
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 16 -01
WHEREAS, the streets for reconstruction in the Minnewashta Manor neighborhood in
2016 are as follows:
Minnewashta Woods Drive
North Manor Road
Sandpiper Trail
Tanagers Lane
Washta Bay Road
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chanhassen City Council hereby
approves a consultant contract with WSB & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $208,737.00 for
engineering services related to the project and authorize preparation of a feasibility study for the
2016 Street Reconstruction Project.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 24" day of August, 2015.
ATTEST:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor
YES NO ABSENT
Alk
WSB
&& As Engineering • Planning a Environmental • Construction
August 20, 2015
Mr. Paul Oehme, PE
Director of Public Works /City Engineer
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
RE: Request for Proposals for Engineering Related Services for
2016 Street hnprovement Project
City Project 16 -01
Dear Paul,
701 Xenia Avenue South
Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Tel: 763 -541 -4800
Fax: 763.541 -1700
Included herein is the original proposal content as presented to the City. This letter includes the
proposed scope of services along with the associated fee. Per the master agreement between the
City of Chanhassen and WSB & Associates, Inc. we are providing a signature block indicating
approval of the contract by the City and as authorization to proceed. If you are in agreement with
the fee and scope of services , please sign in the indicated signature block and return one copy to
me. Thanks much and please call with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
W58 & Associates, inc.
ILA B. LU
Kevin B. Kawlewski, PE
Sr. Project Manager
Approved by City of Chanhassen:
Signature
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Date
Mr. Paul Oehme, PE
2016 Street Improvement Project
City Project No. 16 -07
August 20, 2015
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Consultant Team
Eric Eckman, PE
Project Manager
Eric will be the Project Manager providing interaction with City staff and taking lead any
engineering - related activities which might include, but are not limited to, designing the plans,
writing the specifications and receiving permits for the project. Eric has worked on numerous
reconstruction projects and is very familiar with special design considerations associated with
residential reconstructions, utility construction, and roadway section evaluation. A few examples of
Eric's most recent work include reconstruction projects in the Cities of Lonsdale, Medina, Monticello,
Maple Grove and Minnetonka.
Kevin Kawlewski, PE
Principal-In-Charge
Kevin will serve as the Project Principal for 2016 Street Improvement project. Kevin has over 20 years
of experience in the design and management of municipal street and utility related projects, new and
reconstructed streets, water systems, trunk gravity wastewater collection systems, trenchless repair
and rehabilitation, and overall system operational evaluations. He will be responsible for the
coordination of the individual team members and project delivery. Kevin has worked with many
communities and is well aware of the needs of the City in arriving at a project that will be functional
and will fit within the City's budget. He will be responsible for timely communication of project issues
to minimize delays in project processes and avoid overruns in both the design and construction of the
project.
Krista Anderson, PE
Project Engineer
Krista will serve as the Project Engineer for this project, responsible for overall design. Krista will
work closely with all design groups and our scheduling coordinator to track progress and ensure
design milestones are met. She will proactively work with each design group to stay ahead of
potential issues. Her attention to detail will greatly benefit the project and all members of the design
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2016 Street Improvement Project
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team by identifying issues or concerns early and working with Eric and all stakeholders to come to
quick and agreeable decisions.
Krista has over 11 years of experience in a wide variety of municipal, commercial, and residential
projects providing her with a range of skills which allow her to contribute a unique perspective and
innovative ideas to any project. She is an experienced civil engineer who can perform a variety of tasks
including: producing technical reports, design, managing projects, and meeting with the public on
behalf of the client. Krista's direct municipal experience has resulted in her ability to work effectively
with neighborhood groups, elected officials, City staff, and various permitting agencies.
Most notably, Krista acted as Co- Project Manager for the City of Lakeville's S18 million 2015 Street
Reconstruction project, which included the reconstruction of over eight miles of residential streets
affecting over 800 residential and commercial properties. The scope of this project included
watermain replacement, spot sanitary sewer repairs, storm sewer re- design and traffic calming
measures. Krista was responsible for the preparation of the feasibility study report, lead design for
preliminary and final plan preparation, specification writing, and construction administration.
Nick Priesler
Graduate Engineer
Nick will assist with the overall design of the project. Since joining WSB in May 2013, Nick has spent most
of his time assisting design teams with street reconstruction projects for the City of Shorewood. In
addition to aiding with the design, Nick also is the lead construction inspector for those projects. The
time he has spent inspecting reconstruction projects gives him a unique and valuable viewpoint for our
design team, that centered around constructability.
Todd Hubmer, PE
Water Resource Specialist
Todd will coordinate the necessary resources for the project team and provide total quality control
for all reports, schedules, and budgets. He will act as a second point -of- contact for the City, should
they feel the need. Todd will work with Eric to make sure that the project is completed within the
expected timeframe and meets the expectations of the City. Todd will also handle the environmental
issues that may arise during this reconstruction.
Todd has over 22 years of experience in the field of water resources engineering. As project
manager and project hydrologist, Todd is responsible for completing hydrologic and hydraulic
analyses for drainage systems in a wide variety of water resource management, transportation,
environmental, and municipal projects. He has been responsible for the development of
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comprehensive water resource management plans, numerous feasibility studies, the preparations of
plans and specifications, and construction management. He is also an expert in utilizing numerous
water quality and quantity models used in hydrologic /hydraulic analysis.
Jeff Sandberg, PE
Stormwater Project Manager
Jeff is a licensed professional engineer and senior project manager in the Water Resources group at
WSB. Jeff has over 24 years of engineering experience in the areas of municipal, commercial
development, and consulting engineering. His roles have ranged from city engineer to department
head to project manager and site designer for big -box clients such as Home Depot, Walmart, and
Life Time Fitness.
Shawn Williams, PE
Water Resource Project Manager
Shawn has over ten years of professional environmental consulting experience. He completes
wetland delineations and reports, wetland replacement plans, ecological evaluations, threatened and
endangered species reviews, wetland permit applications, and woodland evaluations. Shawnhas
proven successful coordinating with clients, project engineers, and agency staff to achieve timely
results. For the MN Wetland Conservation Act, he serves the role of local government unit (LGU) for
several local municipalities.
Shawn has received formal training in wetland delineation methods, wetland plant identification, tree
surveys, floristic quality assessment methods, erosion control inspections, and geographic
information systems (GIS). He is certified through the University of Minnesota for Stormwater
Construction Site Management and SWPPP Design, and provides environmental compliance oversight
for large transportation construction projects.
Mike Rief, PE, DBIA
Pavement Specialist
Mike will review pavement types and help determine the best pavement usages for a lower
maintenance project. Mike has over 15 years of experience in civil engineering with an emphasis on
project management, materials engineering, contract administration, estimating, contract
negotiations, construction, maintenance, planning, pavement management, education and technical
team supervision. He spent 13 years working with MnDOT in Districts 4 and 6 and the Maplewood
Materials Lab. Among other duties, Mike served with the Pavement Management Office in
Maplewood.
Following his time at MnDOT, Mike spent three years with Koch Pavement. In this role, he managed
technical and construction operations in a 12 -state region and provided technical expertise to
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address materials and pavement issues. For the past several years, Mike provided quality assurance
for the 1 -35W St. Anthony Falls Design -Build Bridge project. Mike is also an instructor for several of
the MnDOT Technical Certification Courses.
Penny Rolf, PE
Right of Way Specialist
Penny will manage the acquisition tasks required for this project. If required, she will also
coordinate the subconsultants for the appraisal, appraisal review tasks, and the title work research.
Penny has more than 22 years of experience in right of way acquisition, relocation, contract
administration and plan review. She has been the project manager for multiple projects with the
past 15 years exclusively devoted to acquiring right of way and providing relocation assistance for
utility companies, counties, cities, MnDOT, and WisDOT.
Penny's knowledge and experience enable her to earn the trust of the property owners from the time
of her first contact and throughout the negotiation process. This foundation of trust, along with her
strong communication skills and ability to understand and resolve project related issues or concerns,
has resulted in a high percentage of settlements that are fair to all parties.
Merle Jewell
CADD Specialist
Merle will work closely with the entire team, to support the design and administrative needs of this
project. He has over 35 years of varied experience in the field of civil engineering. Merle's
experience is primarily in the detailed design and layout of street, storm sewer, sanitary sewer,
watermain and grading projects. He is also responsible for providing cost estimates for preliminary
reports and construction projects. Merle has extensive experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and
M icroStation.
Christine Gaynes, PE
Stormwater Specialist
Christine has 15 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. Her background includes
hydrologic and hydraulic design and analysis, drainage design and analysis for the Illinois Department of
Transportation, BMP design and Watershed Planning.
Andrea Azary, PE
Pavement Specialist
Mr. Paul Oehme, PE
2016 Street Irnprovement Project
City Project No. 16 -07
August 20, 2015
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Andrea has an undergraduate degree and master's degree in civil engineering from the University of
Minnesota with an emphasis on pavements and materials. Her master's degree research detailed the
effect of heavy agricultural equipment on flexible and rigid pavements in rural roads in Minnesota,
Wisconsin, and Iowa. Andrea joined WSB's Pavements Section in 2011 and is now leading WSB's
pavements and pavement management efforts, incorporating experience from her work with GIS,
contract administration, and asset management. In that, time Andrea has developed pavement
management and asset management systems for numerous Counties and Cities across the state.
Her education, research, and experience is a valued addition to WSB's Construction Services Group
and is helping to expand an already recognized pavements and materials group.
Project Understanding
This project involves the reconstruction of the streets and utilities in the Minnewashta Manor
neighborhood. The streets within the project area are as follows:
• Minnewashta Woods Drive
• North Manor Road
• Orchard Lane from North Woods Drive to Minnewashta Woods Drive
• Sandpiper Trail
• Tanagers Lane
• Washta Bay Road
The overall project area is very similar to the Minnewashta Heights neighborhood in that streets are
rural without the presence of a formalized drainage system. There is a storm sewer in the
northwest corner of the site which drains back to the north into the ditch along TH 7 to the pond in
the northeast corner of the project area. One of the primary goals for the project is to construct
these streets to urban section containing concrete curb and gutter, along with a sand subgrade
section with draintile. The challenge the City is faced with in accomplishing this goal is the
development of a formalized drainage system and stormwater management plan that will address
runoff and treatment concerns prior to discharging into Lake Minnewashta. With this project, the
City will be working with its selected consultant to identify and evaluate potential options for
stormwater management that will be incorporated into the final plans for the reconstruction project.
Access will be a primary concern during construction. There are two primary access points to TH 7
from the project area, and one will need to be maintained at all times. The design development will
need to address traffic control and access with MnDOT to allow for continued traffic while staging
the street and utility construction within the neighborhood.
The watermain in the area consists of old cast iron pipe with a substantial history of breaks. WSB
will coordinate the geotechnical exploration for the area to determine if soils are aggressive and
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what necessary construction techniques and materials may be required to extend the longevity of the
pipe. Based on the physical constraints on the site, trenchless processes for replacement of the
watermain, including pipe bursting and directional drilling, will be evaluated and included as
alternate bids for the watermain installation.
The City will be completing the televising of the gravity portion of the sanitary sewer system in the
project area. The selected consultant will be responsible for reviewing the televising logs and
reports and recommending system improvements, potentially including point repairs, chemical and
grout sealing of joints and manholes, and replacement of sections of the pipe that are sagging and
holding water. Final improvements to the system will be selected by the City based on the
consultant's recommendations.
Similar to the 2012 Street Improvement project, this project is also on Lake Minnewashta and has the
same permitting requirements. We anticipate that public involvement will be critical to ensure that
resident and council concerns are addressed to the maximum extent possible. The project is
proposed to be partially funded with levied assessments. This will require the project improvement
process to be completed in accordance with Minnesota State Statutes Chapter 429.
Work Plan /Approach
Based on our understanding of the project, WSB proposes the following scope of services. A
proposed schedule can be found on page 13. This schedule presumes award of the consultant
contract in mid - September and estimates substantial completion in 2016, with final completion of
the project byJune 2017.
TASK 1 - Design and Bidding Services
1.1- Project Management
Project management is an essential task that WSB includes in each project to maintain an open line
of communication between the City of Chanhassen and the WSB team. Proper execution of this task
allows us to monitor project progress in relationship to project budget in order to minimize schedule
slipping and scope deviations. This task also involves quality assurance and control reviews of
documents and processes to maximize efficiency in the project development process.
1.2 - Surveying for Design Services /Data Collection
Initial underground data to be collected will be primarily based on a Gopher State One Call design
locate. Following the locate call, WSB will contact each private utility company to inform them of the
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project and to gather mapping of individual private facilities within the project site. Other work
performed and information to be collected will include:
• Topographic survey- WSB will perform the design survey at this stage to create accurate
base mapping and provide for accuracy as part of the feasibility study. The preliminary
design survey will be completed using conventional survey methods with invert verification
of sanitary and storm sewer structures.
• Base mapping - Base mapping will be created from the survey data collected. Information on
private and public utilities will also be incorporated into the base map in order to identify
potential conflicts at the feasibility level. As an added benefit, base mapping and design
will be created utilizing 3 -D Civil Design in AutoCAD. WSB has developed design templates
specifically for use in drafting and designing with the 3 -13 program. Those templates will
be provided to the City, along with all base files for the project at no additional cost to the
City.
The time and associated fees for data collection have been listed in the task hour charts according to
each respective project area.
1.3 - Environmental /Natural Resources Review
WSB will prepare a technical report identifying boundaries and mitigation requirements necessary
based on potential impacts from the proposed project. This task will be comprised of the following
• Wet /and delineation- WSB will perform an on -site wetland delineation of the defined project
area, in accordance with the US Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and
applicable Regional Supplement (Midwest Supplement). The US Fish and Wildlife Service
National Wetlands Inventory Map indicates that wetlands exist near the project area. These
mapped wetlands are associated with a shallow marsh wetland, located northeast of N
Manor Ave, as well as Lake Minnewashta, located to the southwest. The US Department of
Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Web Soil Survey for
Carver County indicates hydric soil types are mapped at these locations.
• MN Department of Natural Resources IDNR)Pubiic Waters - If the project involves work below
the ordinary high water (OHW) level of a Lake Minnewashta (or any other DNR public water),
then survey or determination of the OHW will be required, and permits will be coordinated
through the DNR MPARS online permitting system. The project is located within the
Shoreland Overlay District, associated with Lake Minnewashta.
1.4 - Stormwater Management Planning
Stormwater management -WSB will perform a hydrologic analysis of the project area to comply with
City and watershed requirements. BMPs will be identified for strategic locations to provide the most
effective level of treatment, rate, and volume control for the money. Topography, soil conditions and
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other site constraints will be reviewed to determine the best methods and combinations of proposed
improvement features. The proposed facilities will be reviewed for ponding and storage, as well as for
phosphorus and solids removal rates. We will meet with MCWD to review the options, as permits will
be required for this project.
1.5 - Preliminary Design
WSB will complete a preliminary design for all components within the project, which will serve as the
basis for the feasibility study. The preliminary design will address the following features:
• Street center line profile- We anticipate that existing grades in the project area will closely
match existing centerline profiles. The topographic survey for the project area will be
closely analyzed to identify drainage problems. It is the intent to add curb and gutter and
the feasibility will need to be addressed with the stormwater management component of the
project. This area is restricted with limited right of way. The profile will need to be set to
minimize elevation impacts and disturbance to private property and make certain that safe
and reasonable access is provided to the residents. The centerline grades will also need to
be set to allow for the accomplishment of the drainage and stormwater management set
with the City's study of this area.
• Watermain replacement - Street and right of way widths in the project area are limited.
However, there is a substantial number of physical barriers immediately adjacent to the
right of way lines and the site which could be impacted with traditional open trench
replacement for the watermain system. As part of this task, we will evaluate trenchless
replacement options including directional drilling and pipe bursting. The preliminary
design for this area will develop requirements for a temporary water supply system and the
overall plan for the replacement system.
• Sewer televising review -The City will be televising the gravity sanitary sewer system within
the area as part of the feasibility study. WSB will review the sanitary sewer televising reports
and records collected by the City and generate a list of recommended improvements for the
City to determine the final improvements to be incorporated into the final design of the
project.
• Stormwatercollection system -WSB will perform a hydrologic analysis of the project area
utilizing any information provided by the City, as- builts, and available topographical maps.
We will design a stormwater conveyance system to City standards to fit with the proposed
project. Curb line installation and design will match the proposed drainage and collection
improvements.
• Stormwater management - WSB will perform a hydrologic analysis of the project area to
comply with City and watershed requirements. BMPs will be identified for strategic
locations to provide the most effective level of treatment, rate, and volume control for the
money. Topography, soil conditions and other site constraints will be reviewed to
determine the best methods and combinations of proposed improvement features. The
proposed facilities will be reviewed for ponding and storage, as well as for phosphorus and
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solids removal rates. We will meet with MCWD to review the options, as permits will be
required for this project.
• Right of way /easement acquisitionidentif %cation - Once the preliminary design is completed
for both project areas, WSB will prepare an overall map identifying the location of additional
right of way and easements needed for construction. The extent of right of way and
easement acquisition is unknown at this time. As a result, the scope of services proposed
herein does not include the preparation of legal descriptions, exhibits, or easement
negotiation services. These services may be negotiated following the completion of the
preliminary design phase of the project.
• Private utiiitycoordination- WSB will coordinate with Xcel Energy to determine the costs and
design of burying the overhead power lines in the areas. This information will be gathered
early on in the process so it may be presented to residents at the initial neighborhood
meeting, as this is usually an additional cost to residents above and beyond the street
improvement assessment.
1.6 - Coordinate and Obtain Geotechnical Engineering Services
The request for proposals provides an allotment for geotechnical engineering services for each of
the project areas. WSB will contract and coordinate these services for design and construction
materials testing. A soils report and documentation of materials testing during construction will be
provided to the City.
1.7 - Pavement Design Report
WSB will review existing pavement distresses in conjunction with soils recommendations from the
geotechnical exploration conducted with this scope of services. This will allow the development of a
pavement section for both project areas that will address anticipated traffic loading and subgrade
soil conditions, as well as document the design and justification for the new pavement section to be
constructed with the project. This will be a technical report submitted independently of the
feasibility report and project plans and specifications.
1.8 - Feasibility Report
Based on the approval of the preliminary design by City staff, WSB will prepare the feasibility report
which will include:
• Report text
• Graphics depicting proposed improvements
• Engineer's opinion of probable cost
• Preliminary assessment roll
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As part of the feasibility report, WSB will prepare a presentation and handout materials for the public
hearing, as well as attend and facilitate the public hearing as needed.
1.9 - Final Design /Plan Preparation
Input from residents at neighborhood meetings and the public hearing will provide the basis for the
final design and plan preparation. Once the City Council has ordered the public hearing, WSB will
complete the final design for the following elements:
• Roadway geometrics, including typical sections and pavement design
• Profile grades, evaluated and set relative to driveway grades and touchdown points
• Stormwater collection system
• Stormwater management facilities
• Temporary water supply system requirements
• Watermain
• Sanitary sewer repairs as needed
All elements of the final design will be documented in the construction plans prepared for the
project. The construction plans will also detail miscellaneous items necessary for the construction.
The final plan set may consist of the following plan sheets as well as others necessary for bidding
the project:
• Title sheet
• General construction details
• Storm water management facilities details
• Removal sheets
• Street and storm sewer plan and profile sheets
• Watermain and sanitary sewer plan and profile sheets
• Surface water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP)
• Restoration and turf establishment plans
• Cross - sections
Quantities will be calculated and tabulated on a bid proposal form that will be distributed with the
plans and specifications for potential bidders to submit their individual bids.
1.10 - Project Manual
The project manual will be prepared based on the City of Chanhassen's standard specifications for
construction and will contain all contract documents relating to the project.
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1.11 - Permits
Based on the nature of the construction and overall size of the project, the following permits will be
prepared and submitted on behalf of the City:
• Minnesota Pollution Contra /Agency- NPDES Construction Activity Permit
• Minnehaha Creek Watershed District - Stormwater Management Rule
• Minnehaha Creek Watershed District - Wetland Conservation Act
• Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Public Waters Works Permit (if necessary to tie
in outfalls at the lake)
• USArmyCorps of Engineers- Section 404 Federal Clean Water Act (if wetlands are deemed
jurisdictional)
• Minnesota Pollution Control Agency- Section 401 Water Quality Certification
• Minnesota Department of Health - Watermain Plan Review
1 .12 - Bidding Services
Upon authorization from the City Council to bid the project, WSB will provide bidding support
services including plan and specification reproduction and distribution, fielding questions from
potential bidders and providing a final engineer's opinion of probable cost. WSB will also attend the
bid opening, prepare a tabulation of bids received and letter of recommendation for contract award.
1.13 - Preparation of Assessment Rolls
WSB will prepare the preliminary assessment roll at the feasibility stage of the project, based on
preliminary costs. The assessment rolls will include all necessary information including parcel
identification numbers, property owner name and address, along with the basis of assessment and
assessment amount. The preliminary assessment roll will be updated based on the bids received for
the project at the time of the assessment hearing, prior to beginning construction.
1.14 - Meetings
Work completed under this task will include project meetings listed as follows:
• Preparation of meeting materials and attendance at one (1) City Council meeting
• Preparation of meeting materials and attendance at three (3) neighborhood informational
meetings
• Up to 16 hours of progress meetings with City staff and project residents concerning the
project
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TASK 2 - Construction Surveying Services
Upon award of the construction contract, City staff will take over the project and complete the tasks
associated with contract management and administration. In addition, the City will provide the
personnel necessary to coordinate construction observation along with coordination of materials
testing and construction surveying. WSB will provide a survey crew to complete construction staking
of the following items:
• Watermain
• Storm sewer
• Curbline staking
• Pond grading stakes as necessary
• Blue topping
• Subgrade tolerance verification
• Miscellaneous staking as needed
TASK 3 - Preparation of As -Built Drawings, Including Necessary Surveying Work
A draft of the as -built drawings will be completed and delivered to the city for review within one
month following the completion of the construction. Final edits will be made to the drawings and
delivered in Mylar format within two weeks following the review by City staff. Services necessary for
the completion of the as -built drawings will include the following:
• Surveying to locate and identify as -built elevations for hydrants, valves, structures, and curb
stops
• Structure measure -downs
• Record drawing preparation
• Individual service tie cards based on measurements provided by the City construction
observer
The scope of services as proposed herein is based on services identified as necessary in the RFP from
the City, review of the project site, and discussions with City staff.
Consultant Fee
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The proposed scope of services presented herein has been outlined in a task hour chart, which
identifies the number of hours associated with each subtask in the overall work program. Individual
rates listed in the task hour budget are based on WSB's rates for 2011 (a complete fee schedule is
shown on next page).
The proposed project schedule will extend from 2015 to 2017 for the final completion date of the
construction. Typically, engineering fees increase annually for inflation. However, WSB will honor
the prices as proposed in this proposal to aid in maintaining the City's budget, so it does not
increase, resulting in higher overall project costs upon completion. The proposed hours listed in the
task hour budget for Construction Services includes construction staking and office support during
construction from May to September 2016. Based on our understanding of the project, knowledge
of the site and discussions with City staff, WSB is proposing to complete the base project as
proposed for a not -to- exceed fee of $208,737.00
Exceptions and Deviations
Easements and Right Of Way Acquisition
The project area currently has limited stormwater collection and management features. Depending
on the proposed improvements that develop from the hydrologic study outlined in this proposal,
easement acquisition may be necessary. However, the extent of this work is unknown at this time.
Therefore, services for easement acquisition are proposed to be billed on an hourly basis up to a
not -to- exceed fee that will be negotiated prior to any work completed on the easement acquisition
process. Services relating to this work would include the following:
• Prepare legal descriptions and exhibits -This work would include the writing of legal
descriptions for the areas of right of way and drainage and utility easements identified as
necessary for the construction of the project.
• Notification, field title investigation, and report -This task includes one on -site visit with
each parcel, documented notification, field title report, parcel review, and initialization.
This task also includes coordination with surveys, the appraiser, and the review appraiser.
• Offer to purchase -This task includes one meeting with the City, one on -site meeting with
each parcel, and the formal offer package. This task also includes coordination with the
City Attorney.
• Appraisal and appraisal reviews -WSB is also able to engage a qualified appraiser and review
appraiser for the required appraisals. It is estimated that the one appraisal and appraisal
review could be obtained for approximately $4,000. A firm price estimate can be obtained
once we have provided the parcel information and specific acquisition area to the appraiser.
At that time, they would be able to determine the type of appraisal required and then we
would enter into an agreement with an agreed cost for the appraisal and review.
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• Negotiation and settlement -This task includes one meeting with the City, one on -site
meeting with each parcel, and three hours of negotiation, document revisions, and
settlement writing, if needed. This task also includes coordination with the City Attorney,
recordkeeping, and finalized parcel files.
Construction Schedule
The proposed construction schedule stated in the RFP lists a June 2016 to August 2016 timeframe
for the selected contractor to reach substantial completion for the construction. Based on our
experience regarding these types of projects, we feel the duration of the contract may be longer than
expected (i.e. May 2016 to September 2016). This may need to be addressed during the final design
of the project to make certain the contractor has adequate time to complete the project and allow
the City to acquire acceptable pricing for the work.