Background/Discussion
The Lake Manawa Power Center is a large development with several retail and restaurant destinations near I-80/I-29. 32nd Avenue is one of two main entrances into the shopping center and there is a desire to update the entrance.
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 and relocated. The elimination of the tracks will allow the street to be lowered resulting in an improved street profile.
The project will reconstruct 32nd Avenue east of the South Expressway and will construct new sidewalks for pedestrian mobility.
Four firms from the City’s pre-qualified consultant list were asked to submit their qualifications for providing engineering services for the project. Three responses were received and reviewed. A three person committee scored the submittals based on the team qualifications, past experience, project approach and understanding, and clarity, conciseness and organization of the proposal.
Fellsburg Holt & Ullevig was selected as the most qualified to perform the work for this project. They have a clear understanding of the project with a history of similar projects and the staff available to dedicate to the project.
This project was included in the FY21 CIP and includes a budget of $300,000 in Sales Tax funds, $150,000 in GO Bond funds, and $275,000 in SSMID funding.