DATE: May 21, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Public Works Department
TITLE: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the City Council approve a Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Traffic Engineering services with Kimley-Horn, in an amount not to exceed $250,000 per year, with two one-year renewable options; authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement upon receipt of all supporting documents; and authorize the Financial Services Director, or designee, to execute the Purchase Order.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
On May 4, 2022, the City Council approved a Professional Service Agreement with Kimley-Horn for on-call traffic engineering services with two, one-year renewable options. The agreement will end on June 30, 2025.
In February of 2025, staff advertised a Request for Proposals (RFP) for qualified firms to assist the Traffic Engineering division with engineering and planning/development reviews, traffic signal operation, traffic related reviews, traffic studies, and assisting with Federal, State, and Regional issues.
Twelve qualified consultants submitted proposals and four were selected to be interviewed: Kimley-Horn; Advantec Consulting Engineers; Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers; and HDR Engineering, Inc. After the interviews were conducted, staff selected Kimley-Horn as the most qualified in addressing all of the City's requirements. The proposed scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following:
A. Transportation and Planning Review
* Assist staff with grant applications and review.
* Provide technical assistance for the design and operation of traffic signals (including plan check and timing information).
* Provide civil design for traffic related projects including new traffic signals and traffic signal modifications.
* Assist staff with plan reviews (new development, improvement, grading, and bu...
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