Resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with Felsburg Holt & Ullevig for engineering services in connection with the 30th Avenue Reconstruction. PW25-12

The Lake Manawa Power Center is a large development with several retail and restaurant destinations near I-80/I-29. 30th Avenue is one of two main entrances into the shopping center from the South Expressway, and improvements to the entrance are warranted.

As part of the Council Bluffs Interstate and Railroad Consolidation projects, the railroad tracks that were located between the South Expressway and Power Center have been removed. The elimination of the tracks will allow the new street to be lowered, resulting in an improved street profile. Access management options for enhanced safety and efficiency of the intersection will be evaluated as part of the design.

The project will reconstruct 30th Avenue east of the South Expressway.

Reconstruction of 32nd Avenue, the second entrance into the retail center, was completed in 2022.

Fellsburg Holt & Ullevig was previously selected as the most qualified engineer for the 32nd Avenue project after responding to an RFP. The team has also completed two traffic studies around the Power Center providing them a clear understanding of the traffic needs for the area. Based upon this history of successful projects, it is appropriate for FHU to continue their role as project engineer.

This project was included in the FY25 CIP and includes a budget of $750,000 in Local Option Sales Tax funds.

Approval of this resolution to select FHU to continue their role as project engineers for design and construction engineering services.