Rebuilding America's Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Infrastructure Planning Grant Consultant Selection Copyrighted
September 5, 2023
City of Dubuque Action Items # 08.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Rebuilding America's Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity
(RAI SE) I nfrastructure Planning Grant Consultant Selection
SUM MARY: City Manager recommending City Council approve the selection of
AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of Waterloo, lowa, as the Professional
Services Consultant to complete the Engineering Design and NEPA/
Environmental Study Phase to advance development for the Rebuilding
America's Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity(RAISE)
I nfrastructure Planning Grant for the project entitled "Building Bridges to
Employment and Equity (B2E2)".
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File;Approve
DISPOSITION:
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: RAISE Infrastructure Planning Grant
Recommendation for Professional Consultant Services
Engineering Design and NEPA/ Environmental Project Development
lowa DOT Project No. EDP-2100 (705) --7Y-31
DATE: August 29, 2023
Assistant City Engineer Robert Schiesl is recommending City Council approve the
selection of AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of Waterloo, lowa, as the Professional
Services Consultant to complete the Engineering Design and NEPA/ Environmental
Study Phase to advance development for the Rebuilding America's Infrastructure with
Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Infrastructure Planning Grant for the project entitled
"Building Bridges to Employment and Equity (B2E2)".
The City was awarded a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) RAISE
Infrastructure Planning Grant which will provide for the planning and design of a
multimodal transportation corridor project for proposed improvements to the Elm Street
corridor, the 16th Street corridor, the Kerper Blvd. corridor, Chaplain Schmitt Island
corridor, and the proposed 14th Street Railroad (vehicular and pedestrian) Overpass
bridge project.
The RAISE Infrastructure Planning Grant proposes a project entitled "Building Bridges
to Employment and Equity (B2E2)". Through the grant, the City was awarded $2.28
million in USDOT RAISE Planning funds to assist with the planning and design of a
multimodal transportation corridors which will connect vulnerable neighborhoods and
low income residents with economic opportunities, recreational amenities and key
community resources in the Kerper Boulevard Industrial Park, on Chaplain Schmitt
Island, in downtown Dubuque and its Historic Millwork District, and on the west side of
the city via the downtown Intermodal Transportation Center.
The project will also focus on multimodal transportation corridors with "complete streets"
and proposed roundabout intersections along Elm Street and 16th Street corridors. The
project would also include the design of an improved pedestrian/bike shared use path
adjacent to the existing 16th Street Peosta Channel bridge to Chaplain Schmitt Island
and strategically plan a roundabout at Captain Sheehy Drive on Chaplain Schmitt Island.
On July 5, 2023, the City issued solicitations for competitive proposals from qualified
professional consulting engineering firms or project teams to determine interest and
capabilities and two firms responded.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Robert Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer
Jenny Larson, Chief Financial Officer
Nate Steffen, Civil Engineer
Jason Duba, Assistant Planner
Jared Charland, PM Leisure Services
Tony Breitbach, Purchasing Coordinator
Dillon Feldmann, lowa DOT
Jon Dienst, Civil Engineer
Chandra Ravada, ECIA
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
FROM: Robert Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer
SUBJECT: RAISE Infrastructure Planning Grant
Recommendation for Professional Consultant Services
Engineering Design and NEPA/ Environmental Project Development
lowa DOT Project No. EDP-2100 (705) --7Y-31
DATE: August 29, 2023
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to request Mayor and City Council concurrence in
the selection of AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of Waterloo, lowa, as the Professional
Services Consultant to complete the Engineering Design and NEPA / Environmental
Study Phase to advance development for the Rebuilding America's Infrastructure with
Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Infrastructure Planning Grant for the project entitled
"Building Bridges to Employment and Equity (B2E2)".
BACKGROUND
The City was awarded a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) RAISE
Infrastructure Planning Grant which will provide for the planning and design of a
multimodal transportation corridor project for proposed improvements to the Elm Street
corridor, the 16th Street corridor, the Kerper Blvd. corridor, Chaplain Schmitt Island
corridor, and the proposed 14th Street Railroad (vehicular and pedestrian) Overpass
bridge project.
DISCUSSION
The RAISE Infrastructure Planning Grant proposes a project entitled "Building Bridges
to Employment and Equity (B2E2)". Through the grant, the City was awarded $2.28
million in USDOT RAISE Planning funds to assist with the planning and design of a
multimodal transportation corridors which will connect vulnerable neighborhoods and
low income residents with economic opportunities, recreational amenities and key
community resources in the Kerper Boulevard Industrial Park, on Chaplain Schmitt
Island, in downtown Dubuque and its Historic Millwork District, and on the west side of
the city via the downtown Intermodal Transportation Center.
In particular, the RAISE Infrastructure Planning Grant would be used for planning and
design of physical connections that will directly benefit low-income residents in Areas of
Persistent Poverty (Census Tracts 1 and 5) by connecting them to economic
opportunities such as the Kerper Boulevard Industrial Park and Chaplain Schmitt Island,
and key community assets.
Improving safety for all users is a key goal of the proposed RAISE Infrastructure
Planning Grant. A primary focus of the B2E2 project is the elimination of an at-grade rail
crossing conflict on 14th Street and will provide for the planning and design a proposed
vehicular and pedestrian overpass bridge which will connect downtown residents to job
opportunities while avoiding train crossing delays that negatively impact the safe and
efficient movement of people and goods to and from the Kerper Boulevard Industrial
Park and Chaplain Schmitt Island.
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adjacent to the existing 16th Street Peosta Channel bridge to Chaplain Schmitt Island
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CONSULTANT SELECTION COMMITTEE
The Consultant Selection Committee for the B2E2 RAISE Infrastructure Planning Grant
project includes the following:
• Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer • Jon Dienst, Civil Engineer
• Robert Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer • Nathan Steffen, Civil Engineer
• Jason Duba, Assistant Planner • Jared Charland, PM Leisure Services
• Tony Breitbach, Purchasing Coordinator
CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS
Because the Professional Consultant Services contract to complete the engineering
design and NEPA phases will use federal aid funding, the consultant selection process
was done in accordance with the lowa Department of Transportation (lowa DOT)
federal aid consultant selection process. The consultant selection was be based upon
the consultant's qualifications and experience, and the Selection Committee's
determination of the consultant best suited for this specific design project.
On July 5, 2023, the City issued solicitations for competitive proposals from qualified
professional consulting engineering firms or project teams to determine interest and
capabilities providing Professional Consultant Services to complete the Engineering
Design and NEPA / Environmental Study Phase to advance development for the
Rebuilding America's Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Infrastructure
Planning Grant for the project entitled "Building Bridges to Employment and Equity
(B2E2)„
On August 4, 2023, two (2) consultant response proposals were received and are listed
as follows (in alphabetical order):
• AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
• Foth Infrastructure & Environnent, LLC
The Consultant Selection Committee reviewed the proposals, conducted an initial
screening, and invited both AECOM and Foth to participate in virtual presentations and
interviews on August 24, 2023.
Following the consultant interviews, the Consultant Selection Committee met to
evaluate and rate each of the consultants. The Committee carefully deliberated each
consultant's strengths and weaknesses. Although each of the consultants was uniquely
qualified, the Selection Committee selected AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of
Waterloo, lowa as the first-ranked consultant. The selection ranking was based upon
the overall strength of information provided in the Consultant's response proposal
submitted, the Consultant's presentation and interviews, and the Consultant's
demonstrated competence, experience, and qualifications. The final consultant
selection ranking and the recommended order of preference to initiate contract
negotiations is as follows:
• No. 1 - AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
• No. 2 - Foth Infrastructure & Environnent, LLC
PROJECT TEAM
To address and take on the unique challenges and specialized needs for the planning
and design of a multimodal transportation corridor project for proposed improvements to
the Elm Street corridor, the 16th Street corridor, the Kerper Blvd. corridor, Chaplain
Schmitt Island corridor, and the proposed 14th Street Railroad (vehicular and
pedestrian) Overpass bridge project, AECOM assembled an in-depth, multidisciplinary
project team with the capability, talent, qualifications, and experience to successfully
complete the Engineering Design and NEPA Process.
The AECOM project team includes the following sub-consultant(s):
AECOM - Lead Consultant
• Braun Intertec
• MSA Professional Services, Inc.
• Origin Design
• RDG Planning & Design
• Tallgrass Archaeology, LLC
• WHKS & Co.
CONSULTANT TEAM QUALIFICATIONS
AECOM is a nationally recognized, full-service design consultant, with a strong
emphasis in urban corridor transportation engineering solutions and innovative public
involvement and engagement strategies.
The Consultant Selection Committee felt the AECOM comprehensive team members
have direct experience that will cover all necessary aspects of the Engineering Design
and NEPA Environmental Review and Clearance Phase, which will include the
following:
• Design Survey
o Innovative Survey Technology
• Public Involvement and Engagement
o Strategic Communications and Public Engagement
o Visual Animation and Displays
• NEPA Process
o Cultural Resources and Historic Evaluations
• Traffic Study, Evaluations & Design
• Preliminary and Final Design
o Roundabout Analysis and Design
o Multimodal / Complete Streets
o Underground Utility Evaluations and Design
• Bridge Design
o CPKC Railroad Relationships
• Value Engineering
• Geotechnical Investigation and Design
Additionally, the Consultant Selection Committee felt the AECOM project team has the
qualifications, local experience and a strong historical knowledge of the project area
which will minimize the project team's transitional start-up time and allow the
engineering design, NEPA phases, and public engagement to move forward efficiently
and effectively.
AECOM Team Recen�Project Experience in the Project Area
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stop controlled traffic signals,and roundabouts along O Bee Bronch Project:Completed hoth architectural Desgned the storm wafer fmprovements,utfl�ty
16th St at Elm St,Sycamore St.Pack Srte Driveway, !hlstoncal work and�chaeologfcal work for the 8ee improvements and sVeet improvements for 171h 51
Kerper Bo�levard.and Admfral Sheehy�rrve 8ranch Project and Locust St.
QKerper Gt and Ker�er B�vd roundabout. Q Jackson Park:Completed th�s archaeolagical project Q Dream Center Addition and Site Design:As part
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Reconstruction:Completed survey and design fa survey of a historical park and identification af related included evaluating dosing a hlak of 361h St ia gain
this complete street corzidor. hfstorical contezts. necessary green space.
�17th St Rewnstrucfion(HUO Funded)Resiliency Rp��. �E 16th St-Sycamare St and E 16th St-Kerper:
Prvject:Completetl inspection ofthis complete TraKc impact study of roundabout intersection contrnl
streefs carrltlor from Locust St to Elm St whfch P�•,���,.��Fs.,� for two fniersecifons along 16th St.corrfdor 91vtl
included s€milar characteristics of the 82E2 project �Chaplain Schmitt Island�evelopment Plan: Rounda6ouf Analysis
��u�uque Irrtermodal Center.Ass�ted Crty of �eveloped a series ot development plans.incEuding Q Bee Branch Culuerts-RR Monitoring 5urvey:
Dubuque wdh site seledion for ihe Iniermodal CeMer pa6i�e fnfrasRucture fmprovements t9 the 16th St Survey services for the insiallation of s€x 8-fooi
inclutling completbn of the emrironme�tal document in eridge,trail and mobility enhancements along diameter outfet pipes undemeath the Canadian
accordance with the FTA funding requirements. wlth a serlss of placemaking amenitfes to create Pacific RR ROW.F�iensive coordination with
�91h St&11th St 8 Elm St One-Way to Two-Way a welwrning experience ta the�land_WHKS contractor and railroad personnel was required.
conversion:Prepared 1he sludy and fmprovement completed the survey,civil,antl structural deslgn fa ���f�51 Bridge Deck Overlay and Repairs(for�OT)
plans to implement the conversion of traific from one- this projed. E 16th St Bridge over Peosta Channel-5idewalk
way to two-way on 91h St and 11th St fnclutlfng total �Veterans Memoriai Park:Led the design and Widening Feasibility Sludy:Structural faas�ildy
remnstruction of Elm 51 from 4th St to 12th St documentation efforts for 1he reconstruction of 1he study exploring options and poientia€costs for widenir�g
�Q Casino and Chap[ain 5chmitt Island:Cond�cting veterans memorial Sgnatute elements induded the exfsting 5 sfdewalk on south side of E 16th St&�tlge to
properry line and�OT right-of-way sutveys on monument Skyward and t�e 200'long 6oardwalk that Chaplafn Schmitt Island to 12,
Chaplain Schm�i Island in conjunction with propased extands IMo the adjacent pond. Q�ique-ice Arena Structurai Assessment and
redevebpment in the Q Casino area. �Central Avenue Carridor Streetscape Plan: Geostabilization ProjecY.Full building scan and
QBee Branch projeds:Part oilhe desgn team WHKS and RDG Planning&Oesgn led the struetural design for the inuestfg�oon of strucYural
invol,nng the creation pf Bee Branch Channel and streetsc�e vision for ihe Central Avenue Corrida. movemem culminating in full geostabil¢atqn project
atljacent trafl antl streat infrastruclure. This pedestrian centric streetscape plan facuses on �r slabs and other on-gratle elemenis smking due ta
OBee Branch Pump Station a!the 16th St Qetention connecting people to place,aeating a welcoming settfement oi underMng lan�lf matgials
Basin:Prepared plans for replacemeni of exlsting wrridor to�ubuques north end. Q Veterans Memorial Park(wilh RDG}:Provitled
Bee 8ranch pump station_ �Parking and Mobility Plan:Workfng wdh Waiker survey,civillsite design.and structurel design,
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site layouts and conducted a traffic study io evaluake mobility standards fa downlown�u�uque. curved steel g�der 6ridge suppprling the bpardwalk
e�fects af proposed sde tlevelopment out to the Skyw�d monumem.
Q 16th St Treff c Study:Completed a siudy of impacts of
train traffic on the roadway traffoc and queuing.
CPKC RAILROAD COORDINATION
Knowledge and experience working with both Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Railway)
and Kansas City Southern Railway which recently combined to form the CPKC Railway,
will be a critical coordination effort and a primary focus of the B2E2 project to eliminate
the existing at-grade rail crossing conflict on 14th Street and provide for the planning
and design a proposed vehicular and pedestrian overpass bridge.
AECOM is currently under a Master Services Agreement with CP Railway and has been
providing engineering services to CP Railway (now CPKC Railway) for over 15 years. In
recent years, CP Railway has engaged AECOM in the design and construction of rail
infrastructure projects in lowa, Illinois, and Minnesota.
AECOM's national railroad team understand American Railway Maintenance of Way
Association (AREMA) standards and have built strong relationships with the CP Railway
staff which will be a critical relationship and engagement in the execution of the B2E2
RAISE Infrastructure Planning Grant project.
PROJECT MANAGER
An important evaluation criteria were the qualifications and experience of the lead
consultant's Project Manager. AECOM has designated lowa Transportation Department
Leader, Mr. Mark Durbahn, P.E., MBA, as Project Manager to lead the project team.
� 33 years of professional experience in urban corridor, arterial / highway planning,
and design with impressive credentials as a proven Project Manager and a solid
team leader.
• Project Manager and lead roadway designer for the Southwest Arterial Project.
• Exceptional working relationship with City staff as well as many subconsultant
team members.
• Extensive experience with stakeholder involvement, public engagement, and
multiple agency coordination.
• Extensive experience in local systems project development, federal aid project
development, SUDAS Specifications, and lowa DOT design standards.
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE REQUIREMENTS
AECOM has committed to achieving the 3.0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
(DBE) goal for the Project as established in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR), part 26. The project team DBE firm and the estimated percent of involvement is
as follows:
• Tallgrass Archaeology, LLC (3% of project cost)
PROJECT SCHEDULE
The anticipated remaining schedule for the B2E2 RAISE Infrastructure Planning Grant
Consultant scope of services, fee proposal negotiations and contract approval are as
follows:
• RFP's Released to Consultants July 5, 2023 ✓ Completed
• Consultant Response Proposals Due August 4, 2023 ✓ Completed
• Selection Committee Review August 10, 2023 ✓ Completed
• Consultant(s) Invited to Interview August 17, 2023 ✓ Completed
• Consultant Presentations / Interviews August 24, 2023 ✓ Completed
• Recommendation to City Council September 5, 2023
• Consultant - Notification September 6, 2023
• Negotiate Scope of Services / Fees Sept 7 - Sept 29, 2023
• lowa DOT Concurrence, Pre-Audit Oct 2 - Oct 27, 2023
� City Council Approve Contract November 6, 2023
� Consultant - Notice to Proceed November 7, 2023
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the review of proposals, the presentations, and interviews, and qualifications,
the Consultant Selection Committee recommends the selection of AECOM Technical
Services, Inc. as the first-ranked Consultant and that the City Engineer be authorized to
negotiate a Professional Consultant Services Agreement to complete the Engineering
Design and NEPA / Environmental Study Phase to advance development for the B2E2
RAISE Infrastructure Planning Grant project.
BUDGET IMPACT
The current available funding for the B2E2 RAISE Infrastructure Planning Grant and the
estimated Professional Consultant Services fee is summarized as follows:
Fund Description Percentage Fund Amount
RAISE Infrastructure Planning Grant 52.1% $ 2,280,000
Local Funds - City o $ 1 ,350,000
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Local Funds - DRA Contribution $ 750,000
Total Project Cost 100°/a $ 4,380,000
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
I respectfully request Mayor and City Council concurrence in the selection of AECOM
Technical Services, Inc. as the first-ranked Consultant and requests authorization for
the City Engineer to initiate contract negotiations for Professional Consultant Services to
complete the Engineering Design and NEPA / Environmental Study Phase to advance
development for the B2E2 RAISE Infrastructure Planning Grant project.
cc: Jenny Larson, Chief Financial Officer Nate Steffen, Civil Engineer
Jason Duba, Assistant Planner Jared Charland, PM Leisure Services
Tony Breitbach, Purchasing Coordinator Dillon Feldmann, lowa DOT
Jon Dienst, Civil Engineer Chandra Ravada, ECIA
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