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Home My WebLink AboutHephzibah-McBean/Brothersville Road Improvements Augusta Richmond GA DOCUMENT NAME: \-\-$C\'co\,- \'(iC(OeQ.n I ~ro~eX''3:.\)\\\e.., Q3. \\YI~O~~ DOcUMENTTYPE: ~\- YEAR: ~y BOX NUMBER: CJL\ FILE NUMBER: \ 3l\q~) NUMBER OF PAGES: ls2 .. '( 'AUGUST~-RIGHMOND COUNTY, GEORGIA CPB# 51-8804-097 CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET HEPHZmAH-]VlCBEAN/BROTHERSVILLE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS BE IT ORDAINED by the Commission-Council of Augusta-Richmond, Georgia that 't:he following Capital Project Budget is hereby adopted: Section 1. Section 2. Section 3. Project authorized is for all phases of a 0.45 mile project located in front of the Hephzibah High School on the Hephzibah-McBeanjBrothersville Road to add a continuous left turn bay resulting in a three-lane facility. It also includes realignment of the intersection of Storey Mill Road with the project mainline. The purpose is to reduce traffic congestion caused by heavy school traffic including school buses and heavy normal t~affic. Funds in the amount of $329,440 for this project will come from Special One Percent Sales Tax Recapture, Phase 1. The following revenues are anticipated to be available to the County-to complete the project: Special One Percent Sales Tax Program, Recapture Phase I $329,400 The following amounts are to be expended for the project: BY BASIN BY DISTRICT Little Spirit $329,440 8th $329,440 Adopted- th i s 6 day of January 98 Approved :. - l ~ This cloeullltnt IJllllOved as ~ Original - commission-Council Office Copy - Finance Department Copy - Public Works Department Copy - Purchasing Department AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GEORGIA CPB# 51-8804-097 CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET DETAaED LISTING HEPHZmAH-M:CBEAN/BROTHERSVILLE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS CPB 1997 G/L SOURCE OF FUNDS AMOUNT AMOUNT SPECIAL 1% SALES TAX 51-3131-00-0000 ($329,440) RECAPTURED FUNDS 51-4981-00-0606 ($329,440) TOTAL SOURCES: ($329,440) ($329.440) USE OF FUNDS Advertising 51-8804-00-0254 $1,000 $1,000 contingency 51-8804-00-0606 $25,000 $25,000 Engineering 51-8804-00-0442 $23,440 $23,440 Right-of-way 51-8804-00-0442 $30,000 $30,000 Construction 51-8804-00-0881 $250,000 $250,000 TOTAL USES: $329.440 $329.440 Cranston, Robertson & Whitehurst, P.C. ENGINEERS PLANNERS SURVEYORS OLD ENGINE COMPANY NO.1 POST OFFICE BOX 2546 452 ELLIS STREET AUGUSTA. GEORGIA 30903,2546 TELEPHONE (706) 722-1588 TELECOPIER (706) 722,8379 J. CRAIG CRANSTON. P.E., R.L.S. THOMAS H. ROBERTSON, P.E.. R.L.S. ELDRIDGE A. WHITEHURST. JR.. P.E. JAMES B. CRANFORD, JR.. P.E. October 22, 1997 Revised November 26, 1997 JOHN T. ATTAWAY, R.L.S. WAYNE SWANN, R.L.S. THOMAS C. ZEABER, P.E. JOEY R. FLOYD DWIGHT E. FUNDERBURK, II JOHN M. HUGG PATRICK W. HUTTO KEITH A. LAWRENCE DENNIS J. WELCH Augusta-Richmond County Commission c/o Public Works Department 1815 Marvin Griffin Road Augusta, Georgia 30906 Attn: Mr. Jack Murphy Re: Hephzibah-McBean RoadlBrothersville Road Improvements Our File No. 97-466 Gentlemen: In accordance with your request, we are pleased to offer the following proposal for accomplishing the necessary engineering and surveying services for the construction of the widening of Hephzibah-McBean RoadlBrothersville Road in front of Hephzibah High School and making improvements to the intersection of these roads with Storey Mill Road. PROJECT DESCRlCPTION The project will involve widening work along approximately 2,350 feet of roadway and the realignment of an existing intersection. The proposed improvements are depicted on the Preliminary Plan of Hephzibah-McBean RoadlBrothersville Road Improvements, prepared by our firm dated October 22, 1997 and enclosed with this proposal. The programming estimated cost of the project is $287,000.00 at the current conceptual plan stage as detailed on the attached estimate dated October 22, 1997. The purpose of the project is to widen Hephzibah~McBean RoadIBrothersville Road from two to three lanes to provide a turn lane which can be utilized for the Storey Mill Road intersection as well as the two entrances into the Hephzibah High School parking lots. The intersection of Storey Mill Road will be realigned to enter Hephzibah-McBean Road on a radial to the curve so as to improve traffic flow and alleviate the dangerous situation which the current intersection alignment presents. The typical alignment on Hephzibah-McBean RoadIBrothersville Road will be two, l2-foot wide through lanes and one, 14-foot dual turning lane. The east side of the road will have 30-inch concrete curb and gutter with a five foot sidewalk. The west side will have a standard ditch section. Storey Mill Road will have a 24 foot two-lane road with ditch sections. Right-of-way width required will generally be 80 feet for Hephzibah-McBeanfBrothersville Road and 60 feet for Storey Mill Road. Mr. Jack Murphy Augusta-Richmond County October 22, 1997 Page 2 SCOPE OF WORI\, Work included herein will consist generally of providing the initial surveys, project design, preparation of plans, and preparation of right-of-way plats for the construction project. It is anticipated that bidding and construction phase engineering and inspection services will be provided by the Augusta-Richmond County Public Works Department. Plans will be prepared in accordance with the standards of Augusta-Richmond County and the Georgia Department of Transportation. The initial surveys will include making preliminary maps, centerline staking and stationing, side street staking and stationing, location and utility surveys, profiling and sectioning, and preparation of base plans for design. A preliminary design phase will overlap the surveying phase. The preliminary design will involve producing the detailed design criteria in consultation with the Augusta-Richmond County Public Works Department, the various utility companies and other pertinent authorities; preparing preliminary design drawings; furnishing preliminary material takeoffs and cost estimates; and submitting documentation for review. The final design phase will be based upon comments received on the preliminary design and will include the preparation offinal plans and profiles, sections, culvert plans, signage layouts, utility relocation plans, typical sections, quantity summaries, striping plan, erosion control plan, right-of-way maps, and other appropriate drawings and details; development of final cost estimates; and submittal of documents for review. Right-of-way surveys will involve courthouse research, property comer surveying, platting, and preparation of right-of-way maps meeting Georgia D.O.T. standards for approximately seven to nine parcels of land. FEE PROPOSAL We propose to accomplish the services described above for a lump sum fee of$23,440.00. We would expect to submit invoices on a monthly basis to cover the proportion of the work completed during the prior month. This lump sum fee is broken down into phases as follows: 1. 2. 3. Surveying Engineering Design Right-of-way Surveys and Plans $ 6,000.00 $ 15,040.00 $ 2.400.00 Total $ 23,440.00 '. Mr. Jack Murphy Augusta-Richmond County October 22, 1997 Page 3 TlME OF COMPLETION We stand ready to begin work immediately at your direction and expect to complete the initial surveys within 21 days; the preliminary design phase within 30 days thereafter; and the final design phase within 30 days; for a total of 81 days following your notice to proceed, exclusive of times required for reviews at various stages. We appreciate your confidence in our firm and the opportunity of making this proposal. We trust that you find it satisfactory. Should you have any questions concerning the scope of the services offered, or the fees, please do not hesitate to give us a call. Sincerely, CRANSTON, ROBERTSON & WHITEHURST, P.e. Eldridge A. Whitehurst, Jr., P.E. EA W\cww COMMISSION-COUNCIL ~ , 88 ~\ff< ;0 c;:, RHODES AVE. SOUTH DALE DR. CLARK SR. J ~~C3 '?<?