In early September, the City awarded a design services contract to AECOM to develop construction drawings for the proposed project. A public project kickoff announcement was presented at the Flood Mitigation and Stormwater Utility Advisory Committee meeting on September 18th at City Hall. Subsequently, the City issued formal Notice to Proceed on the design contract. 

In late October, the City completed topographic survey of the alleyway and Preliminary Design for the proposed improvements. Following the distribution of work notices, utility test pits and soil sampling were completed. The results are being assessed by the City to determine design conflicts and the suitability of the foundation soils to support the proposed improvements. In November, the City will complete review of the preliminary design package and begin 30% design. 

A public community meeting is anticipated for February 2025 following the completion of the 30% concept design phase. At the public community meeting, the City will present the proposed project’s scope of work, the benefits to the community, and the potential impacts due to construction activities

Prior to the award of the contract, the City completed site survey to expedite design development and reduce contract costs.

During the planning phase, the project team characterized the types of impacts experienced in the community and determined goals for the project. Based on project goals, a feasible solution was scoped and a rough order of magnitude cost estimate was developed based on conceptual drawings. These materials were used to secured a federal grant to support the work.

Design Procurement

The City will procure engineering design services for the proposed work through an existing on-call services contract. These services include topographic survey, utility locating services, cost estimating services and engineering design services.

More information about the City's procurement processes and policies can be found on the Finance Department's Purchasing webpage.

During the design phase, the project team will perform in-field data collection and develop technical construction documents to deliver the proposed project scope. These construction documents will be incorporated into a public solicitation for construction services to build the project.

The City issued a work notice to residents in early October prior to the utility test pits and geotechnical testing. 

The City intends to hold a public kickoff meeting for the project following successful negotiation of design services. An additional public meeting will be held at the mid-point of design to provide an update on the design scope, schedule and progress.