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connecting and enhancing. communities
February 10, 2014
Mr. Al Schoemaker, PE
Public Works Director
City of Blair
218S16 th Street
Blair, NE 68008
RE: Blair Quiet Zone
Preliminary and Final Design Services
Dear Al,
Per your request, Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) is submitting this proposal for supplementary
services associated with railroad crossing improvements for the City of Blair Quiet Zone. This
proposal has been developed to provide estimated fees associated with preparing cost
estimates, specifications, bid documents, and coordination with prospective bidders for the
wayside horns at two locations in the City of Blair.
We have based our revised fee estimates on the Amended Scope of Services (Appendix A)
from our original contract by adding Task 6 below:
TASK 6. Permit Applications / Agreements
a. The Consultant will provide specifications and bid documents including UPPR
general requirements for the installation of the wayside horns at 10th Street and
16th Street. The Consultant will respond to questions from potential bidders,
review and provide comments on bids received, comment on UPRR engineering,
utility crossing, contractor right -of -entry, and/or wayside horn agreements for the
City to consider and discuss with the UPRR before execution of the wayside
horn installations for 10th Street and 16th Street. It is assumed that the City
Project Manager will serve as the contact person for the UPRR to obtain their
costs and agreements associated with the proposed improvements, including
interfaces to railroad circuitry, location of crossing equipment and design review
costs.
b. The City will prepare the Notice of Intent to Create a Quiet Zone and the Notice
of Quiet Zone Establishment for submittal to the UPRR, FRA and NDOR. FHU
staff will be available for consultation at our standard hourly rates (see Appendix
C for Standard Rates).
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Mr. Allen Schoemaker
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c. The Consultant will provide these services on an hourly fee basis to participate in
any negotiations and attend any meetings to interact with UPRR officials as
directed by the City.
Project Schedule
Upon receipt of a signed agreement, FHU will begin working on this added assignment. We
anticipate the completion of the wayside horn final design plans and specifications in 30
calendar days. This schedule is based on a review period of one week for the City to review the
final plans and specifications.
Project Fee Estimate
We propose to conduct these services on a Cost plus Fixed Fee basis, with other direct costs,
such as printing and postage, which are reimbursed at a rate of 1.1 times actual cost. At our
standard hourly rates, we estimate that the supplementary services associated with the wayside
horn improvements could be completed for $5,850 resulting in a revised total maximum fee of
$49,850. This amount would be established as a "not to exceed" limit beyond which no charges
could be made without the City's prior written approval. We have attached a detailed fee
schedule (Appendix B) that shows the assumptions included within our fee estimate for the
additional services.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide this service to the City of Blair, and look forward to
assisting you in the establishment of a Quiet Zone at these crossings. If you have any
questions or would like to schedule a meeting to discuss further, please give us a call.
Sincerely,
FELSBURG HOLT & ULLEVIG
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Principal
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Project Manager.
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