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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-13, Agreement with rH2 Engineering for design_2026 Pedestrian Safety ImprovementsCity of East Wenatchee Resolution 2026-13 with Exhibit A Retain Resolution until no longer needed for City -business, then transfer to Washington State Archives (GS50-05A-16 Rev. 1) Page 1 of 2 City of East Wenatchee, Washington Resolution No. 2026-13 A Resolution of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with RH2 Engineering for design services associated with the 2026 Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project 1. Alternate format. 1.1. Para leer este documento en otro formato (español, Braille, leer en voz alta, etc.), póngase en contacto con el vendedor de la ciudad al alternateformat@eastwenatcheewa.gov, al (509) 884- 9515 o al 711 (TTY). 1.2. To read this document in an alternate format (Spanish, Braille, read aloud, etc.), please contact the City Clerk at alternateformat@eastwenatcheewa.gov, at (509) 884-9515, or at 711 (TTY). 2. Authority. 2.1. RCW 35A.11.020 and RCW 35A.12.190 authorize the City Council to organize and regulate its internal affairs and to define the powers, functions and duties of its officers and employees. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: 3. Authorization. The City Council authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract that conforms to the language set forth in Exhibit A. 4. Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction declares any provision in this resolution to be contrary to law, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the other provisions of this Resolution. 5. Effective date. This Resolution becomes effective immediately. City of East Wenatchee Resolution 2026-13 with Exhibit A Retain Resolution until no longer needed for City -business, then transfer to Washington State Archives (GS50-05A-16 Rev. 1) Page 2 of 2 Passed by the City Council of East Wenatchee, at a regular meeting thereof on this 3rd day of March, 2026. The City of East Wenatchee, Washington By ________________________ Jerrilea Crawford, Mayor Attest: 02-26-202603-03-2026 ___________________________ Anna Laura Leon, City Clerk Approved as to form only: ___________________________ Bob Siderius, City Attorney Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Effective Date: 03-03-2026 Jerrilea Crawford (Mar 5, 2026 13:48:13 PST) Jerrilea Crawford 1 2/25/2026 3:57:17 PM J:\Data\EW\21-0133\00 Contract\TA 12\TA 12_AGMT_Pedestrian Safety Improvements.docx Task Authorization No. 12 City of East Wenatchee General Engineering Services Pedestrian Safety Improvements February 2026 RH2 Project No. EW 0210133.12 In accordance with our Professional Services Agreement for 2021 General Engineering Services, dated February 16, 2021, this Task Authorization outlines the Scope of Work for the Pedestrian Safety Improvements project. The work will be performed and invoiced in compliance with the terms and conditions listed in the governing Agreement and any issued Contract Amendments. Background The City of East Wenatchee (City)received Transportation Improvement Board (TIB)funds to construct pedestrian safety improvements at four locations in East Wenatchee (TIB C-E-161(005)-1). These improvements consist of a midblock Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) crossing and associated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)ramps at three locations (9th Street NE, Rock Island Road, and 4th Street SE), as well as approximately 650 linear feet of sidewalk improvements on Grover Place.The City selected RH2 Engineering, Inc., (RH2) to prepare preliminary and final engineering designs for this project. General Assumptions The following assumptions were made when preparing this Scope of Work: RH2 will rely upon the accuracy and completeness of information, data, and materials generated or produced by the City or others in relation to this Scope of Work. Information is assumed to be provided by or with written authorization from the owner of the information. Deliverables will be submitted in electronic format (PDF) unless otherwise noted. The services described herein will be performed to the level of effort identified in the attached Fee Estimate. If additional effort is needed, that extra work will be mutually determined by the City and RH2. The proposed improvements will be bid as one project. Task 1 –Surveying Objective:Obtain a topographic survey of the project areas, including existing rights-of-way (ROW). Approach: Obtain a topographic survey of the project areas, including existing ROW, pedestrian crossings, and sidewalk areas. This subtask will be performed by a subconsultant to RH2. EXHIBIT A City of East Wenatchee Task Authorization No. 12 General Engineering Services Pedestrian Safety Improvements 2 2/25/2026 3:57:17 PM J:\Data\EW\21-0133\00 Contract\TA 12\TA 12_AGMT_Pedestrian Safety Improvements.docx Review mapped utilities and identify utility owners for potential coordination.RH2 will rely on the accuracy and completeness of utilities’ representations as to where their utilities are located. Prepare a base map from the survey data and utility information.Prepare a surface in Civil 3D for the pedestrian improvements. RH2 Deliverables: Topographic survey in AutoCAD version 2005 or later. Task 2 –Permitting Objective:Support the City with preparing and submitting environmental and site development permits for the project’s construction. Approach: Prepare a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)Checklist for the project.Provide draft SEPA Checklist for City review, finalize with City review comments,and submit to City Planning for determination and public notice.It is assumed that the City will act as lead agency for SEPA compliance. Prepare Executive Order 02-02 form and submit to the Washington State Department of Archaeological and Historical Preservation. Prepare Erosivity Waiver Certification for project compliance with the Construction Stormwater General Permit. Submit certification form to the Washington State Department of Ecology and facilitate waiver issuance for the project.It is assumed that the total land disturbance will be less than 5 acres,and the project is eligible for coverage under the Erosivity Waiver. Assumptions: The City will be the applicant for permit applications with RH2 acting as the authorized agent. The City will pay all permit fees directly. Clearing and Grading, ROW,and/or Building Permit approvals will not be required by the City for this project. As a City project, these reviews will occur with project design reviews. The City will coordinate internally to ensure information related to project improvements and construction activities are communicated and/or provided, as needed and in lieu of permit review/issuance. Provided by City: Review and comment on draft SEPA. Payment of permitting fees. Internal City coordination regarding site, building, and ROW work and construction activities. EXHIBIT A City of East Wenatchee Task Authorization No. 12 General Engineering Services Pedestrian Safety Improvements 3 2/25/2026 3:57:17 PM J:\Data\EW\21-0133\00 Contract\TA 12\TA 12_AGMT_Pedestrian Safety Improvements.docx RH2 Deliverables: Preliminary and final SEPA Checklist. Executive Order 02-02 form. Erosivity Waiver Certification. Task 3 –Pedestrian Crossings Design Objective: Prepare bid plans for the midblock RRFB crossing and ADA ramps at three (3)locations: 9th Street NE between Baker Street and Eastmont Avenue, Rock Island Road near Simon Street, and 4th Street SE near S Kansas Avenue.The crossings on 9th Street NE and Rock Island Road anticipate a center refuge island. Approach: Prepare a Traffic Study documenting the locations of the proposed midblock crossings. Design ADA ramps at the midblock locations,including the center refuge islands. Prepare 60-percent design level plans and an Engineer’s opinion of probable construction cost (OPCC) for the proposed improvements.Show locations of each of the proposed ADA ramps, center refuge islands,and crosswalk pavement markings.Attend one (1) site visit with City staff to discuss project improvements. Prepare 95-percent design level plans and OPCC. The 95-percent design-level plan set will respond to the City’s 60-percent review comments and include the following: Cover sheet and legend sheet. Summary of quantities sheet. Plan sheets for the proposed improvements. Detail sheets. Traffic control plans. Prepare 95-percent design level technical specifications and front-end bid documents, including Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)Amendments and WSDOT General Special Provisions. Prepare project-specific special provisions to be used for bidding the proposed improvements.Technical specifications will be based on WSDOT/American Public Works Association (APWA) format.The City will provide any City-specific technical provisions,bid documents,and construction contract forms for the project. Perform an internal quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC)review of the 95-percent design documents. Prepare and submit the plans, specifications, and OPCC (PS&E)for City review and approval at the 95-percent design stage. EXHIBIT A City of East Wenatchee Task Authorization No. 12 General Engineering Services Pedestrian Safety Improvements 4 2/25/2026 3:57:17 PM J:\Data\EW\21-0133\00 Contract\TA 12\TA 12_AGMT_Pedestrian Safety Improvements.docx Prepare bid-ready PS&E documents based on City review comments. Assist the City with bidding the project.Respond to bidder questions. Prepare up to one (1) addendum.QuestCDN will be used as the online bidding forum. Provided by City: Attendance at site visit to discuss project improvements. City-specific technical provisions, bid documents, and construction contract forms in Microsoft Word. Review comments on 60-percent plans and 95-percent PS&E. RH2 Deliverables: Traffic Study. 60-percent design plans and OPCC. Attendance at site visit to discuss project improvements. 95-percent PS&E. Bid-ready PS&E. Task 4 –Grover Place Sidewalk Improvements Objective:Develop design and provide bidding support for the sidewalk improvements along Grover Place between NE Ella Street and 8th Street NE. Approach: Design curb, gutter, sidewalk, and ramps as shown in Figure 1. Prepare 60-percent design level plan view exhibit and OPCC for the proposed improvements. Show locations of the new sidewalk.Attend one (1) site visit with City staff to discuss project improvements. Prepare 95-percent design level plans and OPCC. The 95-percent design level plan set will respond to the City’s 60-percent review comments and include the following: Cover sheet and legend sheet. Summary of quantities sheet. Plan sheets for the proposed improvements. Detail sheets. Prepare 95-percent design level technical specifications and front-end bid documents, including WSDOT Amendments and WSDOT General Special Provisions. Prepare project-specific special provisions to be used for bidding the proposed improvements. Technical specifications will be based on WSDOT/APWA format.The City will provide any EXHIBIT A City of East Wenatchee Task Authorization No. 12 General Engineering Services Pedestrian Safety Improvements 5 2/25/2026 3:57:17 PM J:\Data\EW\21-0133\00 Contract\TA 12\TA 12_AGMT_Pedestrian Safety Improvements.docx City-specific technical provisions,bid documents,and construction contract forms for the project. Perform an internal QA/QC review of the 95-percent design documents. Prepare and submit the PS&E for City review and approval at the 95-percent design stage. Prepare the bid-ready PS&E documents based on City review comments. Assist the City with bidding the project.Respond to bidder questions. Prepare up to one (1) addendum.QuestCDN will be used as the online bidding forum. Figure 1 –Grover Place Sidewalk Improvements Provided by City: Attendance at site visit to discuss project improvements. Review comments on 60-percent plans and 95-percent PS&E. RH2 Deliverables: 60-percent plan view exhibit and OPCC. Attendance at site visit to discuss project improvements. 95-percent PS&E. EXHIBIT A City of East Wenatchee Task Authorization No. 12 General Engineering Services Pedestrian Safety Improvements 6 2/25/2026 3:57:17 PM J:\Data\EW\21-0133\00 Contract\TA 12\TA 12_AGMT_Pedestrian Safety Improvements.docx Bid-ready PS&E. Task 5 –Project Management Services Objective:Coordinate with outside agencies and the City regarding the scope of work, schedule, and budget, as applicable. Approach: Coordinate the project with the City and TIB.Prepare meeting agendas and minutes. Meet with City staff at the 60-percent design level. Meet with City staff at the 95-percent design level. Prepare TIB project funding Updated Cost Estimate (UCE) forms at bidding and contract award. Monitor RH2’s scope of work, schedule, and budget. Provide monthly invoices and maintain project records. Assumptions: The City will take the lead on outside agency coordination with support from RH2. Provided by City: Attendance at requested meetings. RH2 Deliverables: Meeting agendas and meeting minutes. Monthly invoices. Project Schedule RH2 is prepared to commence with the work outlined herein upon written authorization to proceed from the City. It is anticipated that bid-ready documents will be completed by May 2026. EXHIBIT A City of East Wenatchee Task Authorization No. 12 General Engineering Services Pedestrian Safety Improvements 7 2/25/2026 3:57:17 PM J:\Data\EW\21-0133\00 Contract\TA 12\TA 12_AGMT_Pedestrian Safety Improvements.docx Fee for Services The fee for services shall be on a time and expense basis and shall not exceed $125,974 as shown on the attached Exhibit B,Fee Estimate without prior written authorization of the City. RH2 Engineering, Inc. 300 Simon Street SE, East Wenatchee, WA 98802 City of East Wenatchee 271 9th Street NE, East Wenatchee, WA 98802 SIGNATURE DATE SIGNATURE DATE PRINT NAME & TITLE PRINT NAME &TITLE 2/25/26 Jerrilea Crawford 03-03-2026 EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT B Fee Estimate Task Authorization No. 12 City of East Wenatchee General Engineering Services Pedestrian Safety Improvements Feb-26 Description Total Hours Total RH2 Labor Total Subconsultant Total RH2 Expense Total Expense Total Cost Task 1 Surveying 21 3,679$ 13,800$ 477$ 477$ 17,956$ Task 2 Permitting 24 4,739$ -$ 668$ 668$ 5,407$ Task 3 Pedestrian Crossings Design 264 52,083$ -$ 5,592$ 5,592$ 57,675$ Task 4 Grover Place Sidewalk Improvements 180 35,747$ -$ 4,634$ 4,634$ 40,381$ Task 5 Project Management Services 16 4,444$ -$ 111$ 111$ 4,555$ PROJECT TOTAL 505 100,692$ 13,800$ 11,482$ 11,482$ 125,974$ J:\Data\EW\21-0133\00 Contract\TA 12\TA 12_FEE_Pedestrian Safety Improvements 2/25/2026 3:58 PM EXHIBIT A CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE Final Audit Report 2026-03-05 Created:2026-03-05 By:City Clerk (cityclerk@eastwenatcheewa.gov) Status:Signed Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAARGodYiO0tDp1xmidlHO-lji1YafW0nJQ "CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE" History Document created by City Clerk (cityclerk@eastwenatcheewa.gov) 2026-03-05 - 9:10:02 PM GMT Document emailed to Jerrilea Crawford (jcrawford@eastwenatcheewa.gov) for signature 2026-03-05 - 9:10:08 PM GMT Email viewed by Jerrilea Crawford (jcrawford@eastwenatcheewa.gov) 2026-03-05 - 9:47:56 PM GMT Document e-signed by Jerrilea Crawford (jcrawford@eastwenatcheewa.gov) Signature Date: 2026-03-05 - 9:48:13 PM GMT - Time Source: server Agreement completed. 2026-03-05 - 9:48:13 PM GMT