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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
AND
KIMLEY -HORN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into upon
execution, between the Town of Fountain Hills, an Arizona municipal corporation (the “Town”)
and Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., a(n) North Carolina corporation (the “Vendor”).
RECITALS
A. The Town issued a Request for Qualifications, RFQ No. 2022-029 (the “RFQ”), a copy of
which is on file with the Town and incorporated herein by reference, seeking proposals
from vendors interested in providing professional services consisting of Intersection
Analysis: Palisades Boulevard and La Montana Drive (the “Services”).
B. The Vendor responded to the RFQ by submitting a proposal (the “Proposal”), attached
hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.
C. The Town desires to enter into an Agreement with the Vendor to perform the
Services, as set forth below.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing introduction and recitals, which
are incorporated herein by reference, the following mutual covenants and conditions, and other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged,
the Town and the Vendor hereby agree as follows:
1. Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall be effective as of the date of execution
and shall remain in full force and effect until December 31, 2024 (the “Initial Term”), unless
terminated as otherwise provided in this Agreement. After the expiration of the Initial Term, this
Agreement may be renewed for up four successive one-year terms (the “Renewal Term”) if (i) it
is deemed in the best interests of the Town, subject to availability and appropriation of funds for
renewal, (ii) at least 30 days prior to the end of the then-current term of this Agreement, the Vendor
requests, in writing, to extend this Agreement for an additional one-year term and (iii) the Town
approves the additional one-year term in writing (including any price adjustments approved as part
of this Agreement), as evidenced by the Town Manager’s signature thereon, which approval may
be withheld by the Town for any reason. The Vendor’s failure to seek a renewal of this Agreement
shall cause this Agreement to terminate at the end of the then-current term of this Agreement;
provided, however, that the Town may, at its discretion and with the agreement of the Vendor,
elect to waive this requirement and renew this Agreement. The Initial Term and the Renewal Term
are collectively referred to herein as the “Term.” Upon renewal, the terms and conditions of this
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
2. Scope of Work. This is an indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery Agreement
for Services as previously set forth herein. Services shall only be provided when the Town
identifies a need and proper authorization and documentation have been approved. For project(s)
determined by the Town to be appropriate for this Agreement, the Vendor shall provide the
Services to the Town on an as-required basis relating to the specific Services as may be agreed
upon between the parties in writing, in the form of a written acknowledgment between the parties
describing the Services to be provided (each, a “Work Order”). Each Work Order issued for
Services pursuant to this Agreement shall be (i) in the form provided and approved by the Town
for the Services, (ii) contain a reference to this Agreement and (iii) be attached to hereto as Exhibit
B and incorporated herein by reference. By signing this Agreement, Vendor acknowledges and
agrees that Work Order(s) containing unauthorized exceptions, conditions, limitations, or
provisions in conflict with the terms of this Agreement, other than Town's project-specific
requirements, are hereby expressly declared void and shall be of no force and effect. The Town
does not guarantee any minimum or maximum amount of Services will be requested under this
Agreement.
3. Compensation. The Town shall pay the Vendor an amount not to exceed
$49,020 (including all renewals) at the rates set forth in the Fee Proposal attached hereto as
Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference. The aggregate amount per renewal term shall not
exceed $50,000 in any case unless the Agreement is affirmed and ratified via an executed
amendment. All remaining terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and
effect.
4. Payments. The Town shall pay the Vendor monthly (and the Vendor shall invoice
the Town monthly), based upon work performed and completed to date, and upon submission and
approval of invoices. All invoices shall document and itemize all work completed to date. Each
invoice statement shall include a record of time expended and work performed in sufficient detail
to justify payment. This Agreement must be referenced on all invoices.
5. Documents. All documents, including any intellectual property rights thereto,
prepared and submitted to the Town pursuant to this Agreement shall be the property of the Town.
6. Vendor Personnel. Vendor shall provide adequate, experienced personnel, capable
of and devoted to the successful performance of the Services under this Agreement. Vendor agrees
to assign specific individuals to key positions. If deemed qualified, the Vendor is encouraged to
hire Town residents to fill vacant positions at all levels. Vendor agrees that, upon commencement
of the Services to be performed under this Agreement, key personnel shall not be removed or
replaced without prior written notice to the Town. If key personnel are not available to perform
the Services for a continuous period exceeding 30 calendar days, or are expected to devote
substantially less effort to the Services than initially anticipated, Vendor shall immediately notify
the Town of same and shall, subject to the concurrence of the Town, replace such personnel with
personnel possessing substantially equal ability and qualifications.
7. Inspection; Acceptance. All work shall be subject to inspection and acceptance by
the Town at reasonable times during Vendor’s performance. The Vendor shall provide and
maintain a self-inspection system that is acceptable to the Town.
8. Licenses; Materials. Vendor shall maintain in current status all federal, state and
local licenses and permits required for the operation of the business conducted by the Vendor. The
Town has no obligation to provide Vendor, its employees or subcontractors any business
registrations or licenses required to perform the specific services set forth in this Agreement. The
Town has no obligation to provide tools, equipment or material to Vendor.
9. Performance Warranty. Vendor warrants that the Services rendered will conform
to the requirements of this Agreement and with the care and skill ordinarily used by members of
the same profession practicing under similar circumstances at the same time and in the same
locality.
10. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Vendor shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Town and each council member, officer, employee or
agent thereof (the Town and any such person being herein called an “Indemnified Party”), for,
from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, but
not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs and the costs of appellate proceedings) to
which any such Indemnified Party may become subject, under any theory of liability whatsoever
(“Claims”), insofar as such Claims (or actions in respect thereof) relate to, arise out of, or are
caused by or based upon the negligent acts, intentional misconduct, errors, mistakes or omissions,
breach of contract, in connection with the work or services of the Vendor, its officers, employees,
agents, or any tier of subcontractor in the performance of this Agreement. The amount and type
of insurance coverage requirements set forth below will in no way be construed as limiting the
scope of the indemnity in this Section.
11. Insurance.
11.1 General.
A. Insurer Qualifications. Without limiting any obligations or
liabilities of Vendor, Vendor shall purchase and maintain, at its own expense, hereinafter
stipulated minimum insurance with insurance companies authorized to do business in the
State of Arizona pursuant to ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 20-206, as amended, with an AM Best,
Inc. rating of A- or above with policies and forms satisfactory to the Town. Failure to
maintain insurance as specified herein may result in termination of this Agreement at the
Town’s option.
B. No Representation of Coverage Adequacy. By requiring insurance
herein, the Town does not represent that coverage and limits will be adequate to protect
Vendor. The Town reserves the right to review any and all of the insurance policies and/or
endorsements cited in this Agreement but has no obligation to do so. Failure to demand
such evidence of full compliance with the insurance requirements set forth in this
Agreement or failure to identify any insurance deficiency shall not relieve Vendor from,
nor be construed or deemed a waiver of, its obligation to maintain the required insurance
at all times during the performance of this Agreement.
C. Additional Insured. All insurance coverage, except Workers’
Compensation insurance and Professional Liability insurance, if applicable, shall name, to
the fullest extent permitted by law for claims arising out of the performance of this
Agreement, the Town, its agents, representatives, officers, directors, officials and
employees as Additional Insured as specified under the respective coverage sections of this
Agreement.
D. Coverage Term. All insurance required herein shall be maintained
in full force and effect until all work or services required to be performed under the terms
of this Agreement are satisfactorily performed, completed and formally accepted by the
Town, unless specified otherwise in this Agreement.
E. Primary Insurance. Vendor’s insurance shall be primary insurance
with respect to performance of this Agreement and in the protection of the Town as an
Additional Insured.
F. Claims Made. In the event any insurance policies required by this
Agreement are written on a “claims made” basis, coverage shall extend, either by keeping
coverage in force or purchasing an extended reporting option, for three years past
completion and acceptance of the services. Such continuing coverage shall be evidenced
by submission of annual Certificates of Insurance citing applicable coverage is in force and
contains the provisions as required herein for the three-year period.
G. Waiver. All policies, except for Professional Liability, including
Workers’ Compensation insurance, shall contain a waiver of rights of recovery
(subrogation) against the Town, its agents, representatives, officials, officers and
employees for any claims arising out of the work or services of Vendor. Vendor shall
arrange to have such subrogation waivers incorporated into each policy via formal written
endorsement thereto.
H. Policy Deductibles and/or Self-Insured Retentions. The policies set
forth in these requirements may provide coverage that contains deductibles or self-insured
retention amounts. Such deductibles or self-insured retention shall not be applicable with
respect to the policy limits provided to the Town. Vendor shall be solely responsible for
any such deductible or self-insured retention amount.
I. Use of Subcontractors. If any work under this Agreement is
subcontracted in any way, Vendor shall execute written agreements with its subcontractors
containing the indemnification provisions set forth in this Agreement and insurance
requirements set forth herein protecting the Town and Vendor. Vendor shall be responsible
for executing any agreements with its subcontractors and obtaining certificates of insurance
verifying the insurance requirements.
J. Evidence of Insurance. Prior to commencing any work or services
under this Agreement, Vendor will provide the Town with suitable evidence of insurance
in the form of certificates of insurance and a copy of the declaration page(s) of the insurance
policies as required by this Agreement, issued by Vendor’s insurance insurer(s) as evidence
that policies are placed with acceptable insurers as specified herein and provide the
required coverages, conditions and limits of coverage specified in this Agreement and that
such coverage and provisions are in full force and effect. Confidential information such as
the policy premium may be redacted from the declaration page(s) of each insurance policy,
provided that such redactions do not alter any of the information required by this
Agreement. The Town shall reasonably rely upon the certificates of insurance and
declaration page(s) of the insurance policies as evidence of coverage but such acceptance
and reliance shall not waive or alter in any way the insurance requirements or obligations
of this Agreement. If any of the policies required by this Agreement expire during the life
of this Agreement, it shall be Vendor’s responsibility to forward renewal certificates and
declaration page(s) to the Town 30 days prior to the expiration date. All certificates of
insurance and declarations required by this Agreement shall be identified by referencing
the RFP number and title or this Agreement. A $25.00 administrative fee shall be assessed
for all certificates or declarations received without the appropriate RFP number and title or
a reference to this Agreement, as applicable. Additionally, certificates of insurance and
declaration page(s) of the insurance policies submitted without referencing the appropriate
RFP number and title or a reference to this Agreement, as applicable, will be subject to
rejection and may be returned or discarded. Certificates of insurance and declaration
page(s) shall specifically include the following provisions:
(1) The Town, its agents, representatives, officers, directors,
officials and employees are Additional Insureds as follows:
(a) Commercial General Liability – Under Insurance
Services Office, Inc., (“ISO”) Form CG 20 10 03 97 or equivalent.
(b) Auto Liability – Under ISO Form CA 20 48 or
equivalent.
(c) Excess Liability – Follow Form to underlying
insurance.
(2) Vendor’s insurance shall be primary insurance with respect
to performance of this Agreement.
(3) All policies, except for Professional Liability, including
Workers’ Compensation, waive rights of recovery (subrogation) against Town, its
agents, representatives, officers, officials and employees for any claims arising out
of work or services performed by Vendor under this Agreement.
(4) ACORD certificate of insurance form 25 (2014/01) is
preferred. If ACORD certificate of insurance form 25 (2001/08) is used, the
phrases in the cancellation provision “endeavor to” and “but failure to mail such
notice shall impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon the company, its
agents or representatives” shall be deleted. Certificate forms other than ACORD
form shall have similar restrictive language deleted.
11.2 Required Insurance Coverage.
A. Commercial General Liability. Vendor shall maintain “occurrence”
form Commercial General Liability insurance with an unimpaired limit of not less than
$1,000,000 for each occurrence, $2,000,000 Products and Completed Operations Annual
Aggregate and a $2,000,000 General Aggregate Limit. The policy shall cover liability
arising from premises, operations, independent contractors, products-completed
operations, personal injury and advertising injury. Coverage under the policy will be at
least as broad as ISO policy form CG 00 010 93 or equivalent thereof, including but not
limited to, separation of insured’s clause. To the fullest extent allowed by law, for claims
arising out of the performance of this Agreement, the Town, its agents, representatives,
officers, officials and employees shall be cited as an Additional Insured under ISO,
Commercial General Liability Additional Insured Endorsement form CG 20 10 03 97, or
equivalent, which shall read “Who is an Insured (Section II) is amended to include as an
insured the person or organization shown in the Schedule, but only with respect to liability
arising out of “your work” for that insured by or for you.” If any Excess insurance is
utilized to fulfill the requirements of this subsection, such Excess insurance shall be
“follow form” equal or broader in coverage scope than underlying insurance.
B. Vehicle Liability. Vendor shall maintain Business Automobile
Liability insurance with a limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence on Vendor’s owned, hired
and non-owned vehicles assigned to or used in the performance of the Vendor’s work or
services under this Agreement. Coverage will be at least as broad as ISO coverage code
“1” “any auto” policy form CA 00 01 12 93 or equivalent thereof. To the fullest extent
allowed by law, for claims arising out of the performance of this Agreement, the Town, its
agents, representatives, officers, directors, officials and employees shall be cited as an
Additional Insured under ISO Business Auto policy Designated Insured Endorsement form
CA 20 48 or equivalent. If any Excess insurance is utilized to fulfill the requirements of
this subsection, such Excess insurance shall be “follow form” equal or broader in coverage
scope than underlying insurance.
C. Professional Liability. If this Agreement is the subject of any
professional services or work, or if the Vendor engages in any professional services or
work in any way related to performing the work under this Agreement, the Vendor shall
maintain Professional Liability insurance covering negligent errors and omissions arising
out of the Services performed by the Vendor, or anyone employed by the Vendor, or
anyone for whose negligent acts, mistakes, errors and omissions the Vendor is legally
liable, with an unimpaired liability insurance limit of $2,000,000 each claim and
$2,000,000 annual aggregate.
D. Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Vendor shall maintain
Workers’ Compensation insurance to cover obligations imposed by federal and state
statutes having jurisdiction over Vendor’s employees engaged in the performance of work
or services under this Agreement and shall also maintain Employers Liability Insurance of
not less than $500,000 for each accident, $500,000 disease for each employee and
$1,000,000 disease policy limit.
11.3 Cancellation and Expiration Notice. Insurance required herein shall not
expire, be canceled, or be materially changed without 30 days’ prior written notice to the Town.
12. Termination; Cancellation.
12.1 For Town’s Convenience. This Agreement is for the convenience of the
Town and, as such, may be terminated without cause after receipt by Vendor of written notice by
the Town. Upon termination for convenience, Vendor shall be paid for all undisputed services
performed to the termination date.
12.2 For Cause. If either party fails to perform any obligation pursuant to this
Agreement and such party fails to cure its nonperformance within 30 days after notice of
nonperformance is given by the non-defaulting party, such party will be in default. In the event of
such default, the non-defaulting party may terminate this Agreement immediately for cause and
will have all remedies that are available to it at law or in equity including, without limitation, the
remedy of specific performance. If the nature of the defaulting party’s nonperformance is such
that it cannot reasonably be cured within 30 days, then the defaulting party will have such
additional periods of time as may be reasonably necessary under the circumstances, provided the
defaulting party immediately (A) provides written notice to the non-defaulting party and (B)
commences to cure its nonperformance and thereafter diligently continues to completion the cure
of its nonperformance. In no event shall any such cure period exceed 90 days. In the event of
such termination for cause, payment shall be made by the Town to the Vendor for the undisputed
portion of its fee due as of the termination date.
12.3 Due to Work Stoppage. This Agreement may be terminated by the Town
upon 30 days’ written notice to Vendor in the event that the Services are permanently abandoned.
In the event of such termination due to work stoppage, payment shall be made by the Town to the
Vendor for the undisputed portion of its fee due as of the termination date.
12.4 Conflict of Interest. This Agreement is subject to the provisions of ARIZ.
REV. STAT. § 38-511. The Town may cancel this Agreement without penalty or further obligations
by the Town or any of its departments or agencies if any person significantly involved in initiating,
negotiating, securing, drafting or creating this Agreement on behalf of the Town or any of its
departments or agencies is, at any time while this Agreement or any extension of this Agreement
is in effect, an employee of any other party to this Agreement in any capacity or a Vendor to any
other party of this Agreement with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.
12.5 Gratuities. The Town may, by written notice to the Vendor, cancel this
Agreement if it is found by the Town that gratuities, in the form of economic opportunity, future
employment, entertainment, gifts or otherwise, were offered or given by the Vendor or any agent
or representative of the Vendor to any officer, agent or employee of the Town for the purpose of
securing this Agreement. In the event this Agreement is canceled by the Town pursuant to this
provision, the Town shall be entitled, in addition to any other rights and remedies, to recover and
withhold from the Vendor an amount equal to 150% of the gratuity.
12.6 Agreement Subject to Appropriation. This Agreement is subject to the
provisions of ARIZ. CONST. ART. IX, § 5 and ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 42-17106. The provisions of
this Agreement for payment of funds by the Town shall be effective when funds are appropriated
for purposes of this Agreement and are actually available for payment. The Town shall be the sole
judge and authority in determining the availability of funds under this Agreement and the Town
shall keep the Vendor fully informed as to the availability of funds for this Agreement. The
obligation of the Town to make any payment pursuant to this Agreement is a current expense of
the Town, payable exclusively from such annual appropriations, and is not a general obligation or
indebtedness of the Town. If the Town Council fails to appropriate money sufficient to pay the
amounts as set forth in this Agreement during any immediately succeeding fiscal year, this
Agreement shall terminate at the end of then-current fiscal year and the Town and the Vendor shall
be relieved of any subsequent obligation under this Agreement.
13. Miscellaneous.
13.1 Independent Contractor. It is clearly understood that each party will act in
its individual capacity and not as an agent, employee, partner, joint venturer, or associate of the
other. An employee or agent of one party shall not be deemed or construed to be the employee or
agent of the other for any purpose whatsoever. The Vendor acknowledges and agrees that the
Services provided under this Agreement are being provided as an independent contractor, not as
an employee or agent of the Town. Vendor, its employees and subcontractors are not entitled to
workers’ compensation benefits from the Town. The Town does not have the authority to
supervise or control the actual work of Vendor, its employees or subcontractors. The Vendor, and
not the Town, shall determine the time of its performance of the services provided under this
Agreement so long as Vendor meets the requirements as agreed in Section 2 above and in Exhibit
A. Vendor is neither prohibited from entering into other contracts nor prohibited from practicing
its profession elsewhere. Town and Vendor do not intend to nor will they combine business
operations under this Agreement.
13.2 Applicable Law; Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of
the State of Arizona and suit pertaining to this Agreement may be brought only in courts in
Maricopa County, Arizona.
13.3 Laws and Regulations. Vendor shall keep fully informed and shall at all
times during the performance of its duties under this Agreement ensure that it and any person for
whom the Vendor is responsible abides by, and remains in compliance with, all rules, regulations,
ordinances, statutes or laws affecting the Services, including, but not limited to, the following: (A)
existing and future Town and County ordinances and regulations; (B) existing and future State and
Federal laws; and (C) existing and future Occupational Safety and Health Administration
standards.
13.4 Amendments. This Agreement may be modified only by a written
amendment signed by persons duly authorized to enter into contracts on behalf of the Town and
the Vendor.
13.5 Provisions Required by Law. Each and every provision of law and any
clause required by law to be in this Agreement will be read and enforced as though it were included
herein and, if through mistake or otherwise any such provision is not inserted, or is not correctly
inserted, then upon the application of either party, this Agreement will promptly be physically
amended to make such insertion or correction.
13.6 Severability. The provisions of this Agreement are severable to the extent
that any provision or application held to be invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction shall not
affect any other provision or application of this Agreement which may remain in effect without
the invalid provision or application.
13.7 Entire Agreement; Interpretation; Parol Evidence. This Agreement
represents the entire agreement of the parties with respect to its subject matter, and all previous
agreements, whether oral or written, entered into prior to this Agreement are hereby revoked and
superseded by this Agreement. No representations, warranties, inducements or oral agreements
have been made by any of the parties except as expressly set forth herein, or in any other
contemporaneous written agreement executed for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of
this Agreement. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted according to its plain meaning,
and no presumption shall be deemed to apply in favor of, or against the party drafting this
Agreement. The parties acknowledge and agree that each has had the opportunity to seek and
utilize legal counsel in the drafting of, review of, and entry into this Agreement.
13.8 Assignment; Delegation. No right or interest in this Agreement shall be
assigned or delegated by Vendor without prior, written permission of the Town, signed by the
Town Manager. Any attempted assignment or delegation by Vendor in violation of this provision
shall be a breach of this Agreement by Vendor.
13.9 Subcontracts. No subcontract shall be entered into by the Vendor with any
other party to furnish any of the material or services specified herein without the prior written
approval of the Town. The Vendor is responsible for performance under this Agreement whether
or not subcontractors are used. Failure to pay subcontractors in a timely manner pursuant to any
subcontract shall be a material breach of this Agreement by Vendor.
13.10 Rights and Remedies. No provision in this Agreement shall be construed,
expressly or by implication, as waiver by the Town of any existing or future right and/or remedy
available by law in the event of any claim of default or breach of this Agreement. The failure of
the Town to insist upon the strict performance of any term or condition of this Agreement or to
exercise or delay the exercise of any right or remedy provided in this Agreement, or by law, or the
Town’s acceptance of and payment for services, shall not release the Vendor from any
responsibilities or obligations imposed by this Agreement or by law, and shall not be deemed a
waiver of any right of the Town to insist upon the strict performance of this Agreement.
13.11 Attorneys’ Fees. In the event either party brings any action for any relief,
declaratory or otherwise, arising out of this Agreement or on account of any breach or default
hereof, the prevailing party shall be entitled to receive from the other party reasonable attorneys’
fees and reasonable costs and expenses, determined by the court sitting without a jury, which shall
be deemed to have accrued on the commencement of such action and shall be enforced whether or
not such action is prosecuted through judgment.
13.12 Liens. All materials or services shall be free of all liens and, if the Town
requests, a formal release of all liens shall be delivered to the Town.
13.13 Offset.
A. Offset for Damages. In addition to all other remedies at law or
equity, the Town may offset from any money due to the Vendor any amounts Vendor owes
to the Town for damages resulting from breach or deficiencies in performance or breach of
any obligation under this Agreement.
B. Offset for Delinquent Fees or Taxes. The Town may offset from
any money due to the Vendor any amounts Vendor owes to the Town for delinquent fees,
transaction privilege taxes and property taxes, including any interest or penalties.
13.14 Notices and Requests. Any notice or other communication required or
permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been
duly given if (A) delivered to the party at the address set forth below, (B) deposited in the U.S.
Mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested, to the address set forth below or (C) given to
a recognized and reputable overnight delivery service, to the address set forth below:
If to the Town: Town of Fountain Hills
16705 East Avenue of the Fountains
Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268
Attn: Grady E. Miller, Town Manager
With copy to: Town of Fountain Hills
16705 East Avenue of the Fountains
Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268
Attn: Aaron D. Arnson, Town Attorney
If to Vendor: Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.
7740 N. 16th St., Suite 300 Phoenix, Az. 85020
Attn: Kim Carroll
or at such other address, and to the attention of such other person or officer, as any party may
designate in writing by notice duly given pursuant to this subsection. Notices shall be deemed
received (A) when delivered to the party, (B) three business days after being placed in the U.S.
Mail, properly addressed, with sufficient postage or (C) the following business day after being
given to a recognized overnight delivery service, with the person giving the notice paying all
required charges and instructing the delivery service to deliver on the following business day. If
a copy of a notice is also given to a party’s counsel or other recipient, the provisions above
governing the date on which a notice is deemed to have been received by a party shall mean and
refer to the date on which the party, and not its counsel or other recipient to which a copy of the
notice may be sent, is deemed to have received the notice.
13.15 Confidentiality of Records. The Vendor shall establish and maintain
procedures and controls that are acceptable to the Town for the purpose of ensuring that
information contained in its records or obtained from the Town or from others in carrying out its
obligations under this Agreement shall not be used or disclosed by it, its agents, officers, or
employees, except as required to perform Vendor’s duties under this Agreement. Persons
requesting such information should be referred to the Town. Vendor also agrees that any
information pertaining to individual persons shall not be divulged other than to employees or
officers of Vendor as needed for the performance of duties under this Agreement.
13.16 Records and Audit Rights. To ensure that the Vendor and its subcontractors
are complying with the warranty under subsection 13.17 below, Vendor’s and its subcontractor’s
books, records, correspondence, accounting procedures and practices, and any other supporting
evidence relating to this Agreement, including the papers of any Vendor and its subcontractors’
employees who perform any work or services pursuant to this Agreement (all of the foregoing
hereinafter referred to as “Records”), shall be open to inspection and subject to audit and/or
reproduction during normal working hours by the Town, to the extent necessary to adequately
permit (A) evaluation and verification of any invoices, payments or claims based on Vendor’s and
its subcontractors’ actual costs (including direct and indirect costs and overhead allocations)
incurred, or units expended directly in the performance of work under this Agreement and (B)
evaluation of the Vendor’s and its subcontractors’ compliance with the Arizona employer
sanctions laws referenced in subsection 13.17 below. To the extent necessary for the Town to
audit Records as set forth in this subsection, Vendor and its subcontractors hereby waive any rights
to keep such Records confidential. For the purpose of evaluating or verifying such actual or
claimed costs or units expended, the Town shall have access to said Records, even if located at its
subcontractors’ facilities, from the effective date of this Agreement for the duration of the work
and until three years after the date of final payment by the Town to Vendor pursuant to this
Agreement. Vendor and its subcontractors shall provide the Town with adequate and appropriate
workspace so that the Town can conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this
subsection. The Town shall give Vendor or its subcontractors reasonable advance notice of
intended audits. Vendor shall require its subcontractors to comply with the provisions of this
subsection by insertion of the requirements hereof in any subcontract pursuant to this Agreement.
13.17 E-verify Requirements. To the extent applicable under ARIZ. REV. STAT. §
41-4401, the Vendor and its subcontractors warrant compliance with all federal immigration laws
and regulations that relate to their employees and their compliance with the E-verify requirements
under ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 23-214(A). Vendor’s or its subcontractors’ failure to comply with such
warranty shall be deemed a material breach of this Agreement and may result in the termination
of this Agreement by the Town.
13.18 Israel. Vendor certifies that it is not currently engaged in, and agrees for
the duration of this Agreement that it will not engage in a “boycott,” as that term is defined in
ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 35-393, of Israel.
13.19 China. Pursuant to and in compliance with A.R.S. § 35-394, Vendor hereby
agrees and certifies that it does not currently, and agrees for the duration of this Agreement that Vendor
will not, use: (1) the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China; (2) any goods or
services produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China; or (3) any
contractors, subcontractors or suppliers that use the forced labor or any goods or services produced by the
forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China. Vendor also hereby agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless the Town, its officials, employees, and agents from any claims or causes of
action relating to the Town’s action based upon reliance upon this representation, including the payment
of all costs and attorney fees incurred by the Town in defending such as action.
13.20 Conflicting Terms. In the event of any inconsistency, conflict or ambiguity
among the terms of this Agreement, the Proposal, any Town-approved invoices, and the RFP, the
documents shall govern in the order listed herein.
13.21 Non-Exclusive Contract. This Agreement is entered into with the
understanding and agreement that it is for the sole convenience of the Town. The Town reserves
the right to obtain like goods and services from another source when necessary.
13.22 Cooperative Purchasing. Specific eligible political subdivisions and
nonprofit educational or public health institutions (“Eligible Procurement Unit(s)”) are permitted
to utilize procurement agreements developed by the Town, at their discretion and with the
agreement of the awarded Consultant. Consultant may, at its sole discretion, accept orders from
Eligible Procurement Unit(s) for the purchase of the Materials and/or Services at the prices and
under the terms and conditions of this Agreement, in such quantities and configurations as may be
agreed upon between the parties. All cooperative procurements under this Agreement shall be
transacted solely between the requesting Eligible Procurement Unit and Consultant. Payment for
such purchases will be the sole responsibility of the Eligible Procurement Unit. The exercise of
any rights, responsibilities or remedies by the Eligible Procurement Unit shall be the exclusive
obligation of such unit. The Town assumes no responsibility for payment, performance or any
liability or obligation associated with any cooperative procurement under this Agreement. The
Town shall not be responsible for any disputes arising out of transactions made by others.
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Linda G. Mendenhall, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Aaron D. Arnson, Town Attorney
“Town”
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS,
an Arizona municipal corporation
FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS:
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Rachael Goodwin, Town Manager
FOR THE CONTRACTOR:
By:
Name
Title: ______________________________
Tim Rhine
Authorized Signer
Aaron Arnson (Dec 27, 2023 09:34 MST)
Aaron Arnson
Rachael Goodwin (Jan 2, 2024 08:56 MST)
Rachael Goodwin
EXHIBIT A
TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
AND
KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
[Consultant’s Proposal]
See following pages.
Town of Fountain Hills
Admin-Procurement
Robert Durham, Procurement Officer
16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
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RESPONSE DEADLINE: November 10, 2022 at 5:00 pm
Report Generated: Thursday, December 15, 2022
Kimley-Horn Proposal
CONTACT INFORMATION
Company:
Kimley-Horn
Email:
mt.marketing@kimley-horn.com
Contact:
Angela McHugh
Address:
7740 N 16th Street, Suite 300
Phoenix, AZ 85020
Phone:
(602) 944-5500
Website:
www.kimley-horn.com
Submission Date:
Nov 10, 2022 12:58 PM
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ADDENDA CONFIRMATION
Addendum #1
Confirmed Nov 8, 2022 10:00 AM by Angela McHugh
QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Certification
By confirming questions under this section, the Vendor certifies:
NO COLLUSION*
Pass
The submission of the SOQ did not involve collusion or other anti-competitive practices.
Confirmed
NO DISCRIMINATION*
Pass
It shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in violation of Federal Executive Order 11246.
Confirmed
NO GRATUITY*
Pass
It has not given, offered to give, nor intends to give at any time hereafter, any economic opportunity, future employment, gi ft, loan,
gratuity, special discount, trip favor or service to a Town employee, officer or agent in connection with the submitted SOQ. It
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(including the Vendor’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subcontractors) has refrained, under penalty of
disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process
with any person who may play a part in the selection process, including the Selection Committee, elected officials, the Town Manager,
Department Heads, and other Town staff unless such person is designated as a Town Representative. All contact must be address ed to
the Town’s Procurement Agent, except for questions submitted as set forth in RFQ Submission Process section Inquiries. Any attempt
to influence the selection process by any means shall void the submitted Proposal and any resulting Agreement.
Confirmed
FINANCIAL STABILITY*
Pass
It is financially stable, solvent and has adequate cash reserves to meet all financial obligations including any potential costs resulting
from an award of the Agreement.
Confirmed
NO SIGNATURE/FALSE OR MISLEADING STATEMENT*
Pass
The signature on the cover letter of the SOQ and the Vendor Information Form is genuine and the person signing has the authority to
bind the Vendor. Failure to sign the SOQ and the Vendor Information Form, or signing either with a false or misleading statement,
shall void the submitted SOQ and any resulting Agreement.
Confirmed
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT*
Pass
In addition to reviewing and understanding the submittal requirements, it has reviewed the attached sample Professional Services
Agreement including the Scope of Work and other Exhibits.
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Confirmed
REFERENCE CHECKS*
Pass
References will be checked, and it is Vendor’s responsibility to ensure that all information is accurate and current. Vendor authorizes
the Town’s representative to verify all information from these references and releases all those concerned from any liability in
connection with the information they provide. Inability of the Town to verify references shall result in the Proposal being considered
non-responsive.
Confirmed
2. Vendor Proposal
GENERAL INFORMATION*
Pass
A. One page cover letter as described in the section titled "RFQ Submission Process ", the subsection titled "Required Submittal".
B. Provide Vendor identification information. Explain the Vendor’s legal organization including the legal name, address,
identification number and legal form of the Vendor (e.g., partnership, corporation, joint venture, limited liability company, sole
proprietorship). If a joint venture, identify the members of the joint venture and provide all of the information required under
this section for each member. If a limited liability company, provide the name of the member or members authorized to act on
the company’s behalf. If the Vendor is a wholly owned subsidiary of another company, identify the parent company. If the
corporation is a nonprofit corporation, provide nonprofit documentation. Provide the name, address and telephone number of
the person to contact concerning the SOQ.
C. Identify the location of the Vendor’s principal office and the local work office, if different from the principal office.
D. Provide a general description of the Vendor that is proposing to provide the Services, including years in business.
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E. Identify any contract or subcontract held by the Vendor or officers of the Vendor that has been terminated within the last five
years. Briefly describe the circumstances and the outcome.
F. Identify any claims arising from a contract that resulted in litigation or arbitration within the last five years. Briefly describe the
circumstances and the outcome.
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EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE VENDOR*
Pass
Provide a detailed description of the Vendor’s experience in providing similar services to municipalities or other entities of a similar
size to the Town, specifically relating experience with respect to Intersection Analysis Projects.
A. Vendor must demonstrate successful completion of at least three similar projects within the past 60 months. For the purpose
of this Solicitation, “successful completion” means completion of a project within the established schedule and budget and
“similar projects” resemble this project in size, nature and scope. Provide a list of at least three organizations for which you
successfully completed a similar project. This list shall include, at a minimum, the following information:
1. Name of company or organization.
2. Contact name.
3. Contact address, telephone number and e-mail address.
4. Type of services provided.
5. Dates of contract initiation and expiration.
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KEY POSITIONS*
Pass
A. Identify each key personnel member that will render services to the Town including title and relevant experience required,
including the proposed Project Manager and Project Engineer.
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B. Indicate the roles and responsibilities of each key position. Include senior members of the Vendor only from the perspective of
what their role will be in providing services to the Town.
C. If a subcontractor will be used for all work of a certain type, include information on this subcontractor. A detailed plan for
providing supervision must be included.
D. Attach a résumé and evidence of certification, if any, for each key personnel member and/or subcontractor to be involved in
this project. Résumés should be attached together as a single appendix at the end of the Proposal and wil l not count toward
the Proposal page limit. However, each resume shall not exceed two pages in length.
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PROJECT APPROACH*
Pass
A. Describe the Vendor’s approach to performing the required Services in the section t itled Scope of Work, including the
following processes
1. Planning.
2. Scheduling
3. Estimating, if applicable.
B. Describe any alternate approaches if it is believed that such an approach would best suit the needs of the Town. Include
rationale for alternate approaches, and indicate how the Vendor will ensure that all efforts are coordinated with the Town’s
Representatives.
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PROJECT SCHEDULE*
Pass
Provide a Project schedule showing key project milestones and deliverables. The schedule shall demonstrate Vendor’s ability to meet
the designated project milestones.
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1. General Information
Vendor Identification Information
Legal Organization
Legal Name: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Local Address: 1001 West Southern Avenue, Suite 131, Mesa, AZ
Headquarters: 421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 600, Raleigh, NC 27601
Identification Number: 56-0885615
Legal Form: Corporation
Contact: Kim Carroll, P.E., PTOE, 7740 N. 16th Street, Ste. 300, Phoenix, AZ 85020,
623.906.1122, kim.carroll@kimley-horn.com
Terminated Contracts
To the best of our knowledge, no contract has been terminated for cause within the last
five years. Kimley-Horn does not track contract terminations for convenience.
Litigation or Arbitration
Kimley-Horn and its subsidiaries have provided services in all 50 states and numerous
countries. Because of the many and varied projects we have completed, we are subject
to various legal proceedings from time to time and in the ordinary course of business. It
is not practical to provide a complete list as part of this proposal. In the last five years,
Kimley-Horn has had four legal proceedings in the state of Arizona. Of these cases,
three were settled and one is pending. The pending case involves alleged personal
injuries by a third party. None of the pending matters, if decided against Kimley-Horn,
would have a material impact on our financial statements or impair in any way our
ability to serve our clients. Generally, these matters are covered by insurance, and we
consider them to be without merit. If you would like to discuss our legal matters in more
detail, please contact Kimley-Horn’s General Counsel, Richard Cook, at 919.677.2058.
General Description of Firm
Years in Business: 55 years
Kimley-Horn has provided innovative, high-quality consulting services in Arizona for
over 35 years. With nearly 400 professionals throughout Arizona, we have ample local
resources to serve the Town. Serving municipalities with general engineering services
has been a staple at Kimley-Horn. We provide a full range of services for municipalities
throughout Arizona. One Kimley-Horn's biggest strengths is that we are a fully integrated
consulting firm offering a variety of in-house services, including traffic engineering,
roadway/roundabout design, and landscape architecture planning and design, which
make us uniquely suited to support the Town on this project.
As one of the largest and most well-respected engineering consulting firms in Arizona,
Kimley-Horn’s success comes from our approach in supporting agencies on small- and
large-scale projects, as well as typical and challenging technical-type projects.
Regardless of the project size or type, Kimley-Horn provides the same attention
to detail when it comes to quality by providing cost-effective designs, developing
innovative solutions, and meeting schedules.
Tucson
Phoenix
Prescott
Mesa
Staff Nationwide
OVER 400 IN AZ6,500
Years in Business
35 YEARS LOCALLY55
Offices
WITH 4 IN AZ100+
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2. Experience and Qualifications
The following pages highlight similar projects managed by our team in the last five years that involved many of the same features anticipated for this project.
Jomax Road DCR and Final Design | Peoria, AZ
Kimley-Horn completed a DCR for approximately three miles of Jomax Road from El
Mirage Road to Tierra Del Rio Boulevard and final design services for the Vistancia
Boulevard to SR 303L segment. The DCR identified the final alignment and typical
section; evaluated intersection configurations, multi-use path, and trail connectivity;
established right-of-way (ROW) footprint, established infrastructure needs to develop
Jomax Road, and developed segmented alternative cost estimates of the improvements
over time based on short- and long-term traffic analysis. Stakeholder workshops and
public meetings were held to develop preferred alternatives and gain public feedback
prior to final design. The final design included a curvilinear alignment, modified ultimate
typical section to build short-term interim improvements, and a crossing of a major
power corridor near existing power lattice towers.
Similar Project Features: Stakeholder/public meetings, renderings, pedestrian/bike connectivity, intersection evaluation, signal/roundabout evaluation, geometric recommendations, landscape/aesthetics alternative development, cost estimating, and scoping document
Client Name: City of Peoria
Contact: Ben Wilson | 8401 W. Monroe Street, Rm. 210, Peoria, AZ 85345 | 623.773.7185 | benwilson@peoriaaz.gov
Contract Initiation and Completion: 1/2018 – 7/2020
Key Team Members: Kim Carroll, Joel Varner, Billy Seeger
Dysart Road and Western Avenue Intersection Evaluation | Avondale, AZ
Kimley-Horn served as the prime consultant to evaluate intersection geometric
alternatives for the intersection of Dysart Road/Western Avenue. The east/west legs
(minor approaches) to the intersection were misaligned creating safety and operational
concerns for side street traffic trying to find a gap in the Dysart Road traffic stream.
We developed four intersection alternatives, including signalized and roundabout
intersections, to identify a preferred option with the City. Each alternative included
geometric evaluation for short/long-range traffic conditions and identified potential
impacts to ROW, access, on-site parking, and utilities. Cost estimates were also
developed for each alternative developed. Results were coordinated and presented
to City staff for resolution and programming purposes. Work included traffic/safety
evaluation, intersection and roundabout geometric concept design, utility investigation,
and ROW investigation.
Similar Project Features: Intersection evaluation, signal and roundabout operational analysis, geometric recommendations, alternative development, cost estimating, and scoping document
Client Name: City of Avondale
Contact: Suneel Garg | 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Ste. 250, Avondale, AZ | 623.333.4218 | sgarg@avondaleaz.gov
Contract Initiation and Completion: 9/2021 – 10/2022
Key Team Members: Kim Carroll, Bill Klingbeil
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Shea Boulevard DCR | Fountain Hills, AZ
Kimley-Horn prepared a DCR to analyze the future widening of roughly two miles of Shea
Boulevard between Palisades Boulevard and Technology Drive in the Town of Fountain
Hills. Traffic analysis included both evaluation of the corridor and intersections. Corridor
segments were evaluated to identify the lane capacity needs, intersection geometry,
storage lengths, and signal phasing improvements. Crash analysis was completed to
identify areas of concern and spot safety enhancements.
The proposed improvements consist of three travel lanes in each direction, bicycle
lanes, and complete gaps in the pedestrian sidewalk network. The design team also
developed alternative designs at specific locations with separate cost estimates so the
Town could identify the specific improvements and associated costs to carry forward to
final design. Additional tasks included drainage design, signing and pavement marking
design, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramp upgrades, utility coordination, and the
preparation of construction cost estimates.
Similar Project Features: Pedestrian/bike, corridor and intersection evaluation, signal operations, geometric recommendations, concept development, cost estimating, and scoping document
Client Name: Town of Fountain Hills
Contact: Justin Weldy | 16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ | 480.816.5133 | jweldy@fountainhillsaz.gov
Contract Initiation and Completion: 3/2020 – 9/2021
Key Team Members: Joel Varner, Billy Seeger, Zack Handy, Kim Carroll
Desert Vista Pedestrian Crossing | Fountain Hills, AZ
Kimley-Horn served as the prime consultant to evaluate and provide conceptual
design to close the gap in sidewalk and provide a controlled pedestrian crossing
to Desert Vista Park. The work included the preliminary design for the Rectangular
Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) pedestrian crossing on Saguaro Boulevard. The
preliminary work included developing the geometric conceptual design, median
improvements, eight-foot sidewalk and ramp improvements, signing and marking,
solar RRFB, lighting evaluation, retaining wall, ROW investigation, utility mapping
and coordination, and cost estimates. The work also included development of plan
and street view renderings and presentation of the proposed improvements to Town
Council. Upon approval of Town Council, Kimley-Horn proceeded with final design
plans and estimates.
Similar Project Features: Town Staff/Council meetings, renderings, pedestrian/bike connectivity, crossing evaluation, concept development, and cost estimating
Client Name: Town of Fountain Hills
Contact: Justin Weldy | 16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ | 480.816.5133 | jweldy@fountainhillsaz.gov
Contract Initiation and Completion: 2/2021 – 6/2022
Key Team Members: Kim Carroll, Zack Handy, Billy Seeger
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Ray Road and Dobson Road Intersection Improvements | Chandler, AZ
Kimley-Horn completed an intersection alignment study at Ray Road and Dobson Road
to assist the City of Chandler with programming a future Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) project, applying for Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funding and
preparing to utilize other federal grants. Our team completed a traffic study and crash
analysis to determine eligible safety improvements and draft the HSIP application
for the City. We also evaluated roadway geometry alternatives to provide capacity
improvements while avoiding major Salt River Project (SRP) irrigation and transmission
facilities. Our team provided detailed construction cost estimates including breakdown
of items eligible for HSIP funding.
Similar Project Features: Intersection geometric evaluation, traffic operations and safety evaluation, alternative and concept design, cost estimates, programming, and grant funding support
Client Name: City of Chandler
Contact: Ivan Magana | 215 East Buffalo Street, Chandler, AZ 85225 | 480.782.3362 | ivan.magana@chandleraz.gov
Contract Initiation and Completion: 2/2022 – 8/2022
Town of Fountain Hills Experience
Kimley-Horn brings a long history working for the Town on a variety of projects, including
intersections and corridors. The following map highlights Kimley-Horn’s experience
working on projects for the Town of Fountain Hills. Please note the high number of projects
directly within this project area, giving our team a greater understanding of the specific
challenges that may be encountered on this intersection analysis.
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kimley-horn.com 7740 North 16th Street, Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85020 602-944-5500
Figure 11 – Median Break North of Ray Road
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kimley-horn.com 7740 North 16th Street, Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85020 602-944-5500
Figure 12 – Median Break South of Ray Road
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3. Key Positions
We have assembled an experienced and multidisciplinary team with the proven ability
to respond to the Town’s every need for the Palisades Boulevard and La Montana Drive
Intersection Analysis. This team has worked together for over eights years and is
the same team that worked together on the Town projects shown in the previous
section. Our Project Manager, Kim Carroll, P.E., PTOE,. brings direct experience
working and managing Town projects and a long history solving operational, safety,
and geometric challenges. She has over 22 years of experience managing municipal
agency projects. Kim knows the Town expectations and is committed to developing
solutions and ensuring your project stays on schedule and within budget.
The current working relationships of this team bring the latest knowledge of local market
costs, new technologies, and design execution to this project.
Kim Carroll, P.E., PTOE | Project Manager
As the Project Manager, Kim will be responsible for the delivery of
the scope of work and ensuring the quality of all deliverables meet
the Town’s goals for a successful project.
Î 29 years of local roadway/intersection analysis and design
Î Over 22 years of project management for municipal, county, and state agencies
Î Extensive experience in intersection (traditional/roundabout) evaluations, safety, pedestrian crossing design, multi-use paths/trail design, access management solutions, ADA ramp evaluation and design, traffic signal timing/operations/design, ITS operations and design, pavement marking and signing, construction phasing, and work zone traffic control
Î Direct experience on Town improvement projects, including intersection geometric evaluation and design, safety evaluations, ADA ramp and path improvements, traffic signal design, utility coordination and relocations, median, Council presentations, renderings, signing/marking improvements, and cost estimating to assist with budgeting
Joel Varner, P.E. | Intersection Alternative Development
Joel will be responsible for the geometric design, concept
development, and estimates.
Î 14 years of experience in transportation and civil engineering
Î Roadway design lead for multiple Town projects: Shea Boulevard DCR and Final Design, Palisades/Eagle Ridge Intersection Improvements, and the Saguaro Boulevard Improvements project
Î Specializes in municipal roadway projects managing multidiscipline designs and coordinating the geometric, structural, drainage, and traffic components of complex transportation projects
Î Previous responsibilities include roadway geometry and ADA design; pavement marking and striping layouts; preparation of final plans, specifications, and cost estimates; utility coordination; grading and drainage; and earthwork modeling
Intersection Alternative
Development
Joel Varner, P.E.
Traffic Lead
Zack Handy, P.E., PTOE
Technical/CADD Support
Billy Seeger
Intersection and Gateway
Aesthetics
Marissa Pellegrini, PLA, ASLA
Roundabout Expert
Bill Klingbeil, P.E.
Traffic Counts
Sharon Morris (FDS)
In-House Support Services
Survey/ROW, Drainage, Structural, Lighting,
Stakeholder/Community Engagement, Visualization Services
Project Manager
Kim Carroll, P.E., PTOE
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Zack Handy, P.E. | Traffic Lead
Zack will perform the traffic operational and safety analysis and
will prepare the conceptual traffic signal/signing/marking design.
Î Six years of experience in planning and design of traffic engineering projects, including the Town's Palisades/Eagle Ridge Traffic Signal Scoping and Design project
Î Experience includes ITS design, traffic signal design, roundabout evaluation, safety evaluation, signing and pavement marking design, intersection studies, traffic calming studies, parking studies, school circulation studies, and roadway capacity studies
Billy Seeger | Technical Support/CADD
Billy will serve as technical support on the alternative intersection
development, path/sidewalk design, and estimates.
Î Three years of roadway design and civil engineering experience, including intersection geometrics, coordinating multidisciplinary design efforts, designing curb ramps and driveways compliant with ADA standards, conceptual and plan production, cost estimates, utility coordination, grading, and modeling
Î Extensive knowledge of the Town of Fountain Hills, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), and local municipalities’ design standards
Bill Klingbeil, P.E. | Roundabout Expert
Bill’s experience will be vital to the success of this project as he
will provide roundabout modeling, assist in conceptual design,
and alternatives analysis.
Î Roundabout design specialist with more than 23 years of experience
Î Experience includes managing driver behavior and expectations to create safe and effective roundabouts through detailed geometric design, signing, striping, construction staging, public involvement, lighting, and landscaping
Marissa Pelligrini, PLA, ASLA | Intersection and Gateway Aesthetics
As lead landscape architect, Marissa will support intersection
aethetics and opportunities for intersection gateway features.
Î 13 years of professional experience in landscape architecture and planning
Î Specializes in consensus building through public process, effective stakeholder engagement, site-specific placemaking, master planning, designing creative and flexible community spaces, integrated infrastructure/park amenity solutions, landscape/hardscape theme integration, preparation of construction documents, and construction administration
Î Strong professional knowledge and insight on multidiscipline project sequencing and coordination
Subconsultants
is the leading traffic data
collection services company in the Southwest. FDS currently utilized the Omnibird
Video Recorder, Pico 2500 tube counter, Jamar Black Cat Radar to conduct traffic studies.
They have conducted approximately 20,000 turning movement counts, 100,000 tube
counters, and numerous other specialty studies. FDS currently holds the Town of Fountain
Hills, City of Peoria, City of Avondale, City of Surprise, City of Chandler, City of Kingman,
Town of Gilbert, City of Scottsdale, City of Tempe, Maricopa County Department of
Transportation (MCDOT), and MAG contracts.
Plan of Supervision
Kimley-Horn views our subconsultants as true team members. Consistent
communication from project conception through completion allows our subconsultants
to have a complete understanding of your expectations and ours. For day-to-day
management, we coordinate regularly with our subconsultants to verify they are using
the latest standards and providing the required data to client standards. Our QA/QC
process for our subconsultant’s work includes checks of the provided information, as
well as checks for styles and completeness.
FDS was selected based on their proven abilities to follow through, superiority in
their field of expertise, strong commitment to teamwork, and previous successful
work with the Town. We have previously teamed with FDS and are confident in
their high quality of work and professionalism.
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Kim Carroll, P.E., PTOE
Project Manager
Kim has served municipal transportation projects for 22 years with roadway/intersection design, intersection evaluations (e.g., roundabout
vs. standard intersection), intersection safety, pedestrian crossing design, multi-use paths/trail design, access management solutions, ADA
ramp evaluation and design, traffic signal timing/operations/design, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) operations and design, pavement
marking and signing, construction phasing, and work zone traffic control. She has direct experience on Town improvement projects, including
intersection geometric evaluation and design, safety evaluations, ADA ramp and path improvements, traffic signal design, utility coordination
and relocations, median, council presentations, renderings, signing/marking improvements, and cost estimating to assist with budgeting. She
has provided traffic evaluation and design on several Town projects, including Saguaro Boulevard and Palisades Intersection Improvements,
Desert Vista Pedestrian Crossing, Shea Boulevard DCR, and Palisades/Eagle Traffic Signal Scoping and Design. Kim will address standard
intersection and roundabout geometrics evaluation, develop preferred alternative through coordination with Town staff, and evaluate
active transportation design improvements. Kim will serve as the Project Manager to ensure delivery of the scope of work and quality
of all Kimley-Horn deliverables meets the Town’s goals for a successful project.
Relevant Work Experience
Town of Fountain Hills, Saguaro Boulevard Improvements, Fountain Hills, AZ – Project Engineer. The project included approximately
3.5 miles of full-depth pavement reconstruction of the existing roadway profile from Trevino Drive to Fountain Hills Boulevard. Additional work
included replacement of existing extruded curb with new curb and gutter, evaluating and designing ADA sidewalk improvements, drainage
improvements at Saguaro Boulevard/Palisades Boulevard intersection and at three locations along Desert Canyon Golf Course to improve
past ponding problems, median modifications at the three-way stop Saguaro Boulevard/Avenue of the Fountains intersection, traffic signal
replacement at the Saguaro Boulevard/Palisades Boulevard intersection, and relocation of water line and sewer forcemain pipelines.
Town of Fountain Hills, Palisades/Eagle Ridge Traffic Signal Scoping and Design, Fountain Hills, AZ – QA/QC. Kimley-Horn performed
an evaluation of the intersection of Palisades/Eagle Ridge for traffic signal operations consisting of collection of traffic volumes, traffic
operational and safety evaluation, evaluation of ADA compliance, warrant study, and development of conceptual alternative and estimates
of probably cost. A draft and final scoping document was prepared and delivered to Town staff for review and approval. Recommendations
included alternatives and high-level estimates to improve traffic operations at the intersection.
City of Chandler, Chandler Boulevard Bike Lanes, I-10 to 56th Street, Chandler, AZ – Project Manager
Town of Paradise Valley, Lincoln Drive Medians, Paradise Valley, AZ – Project Manager
Glendale, 51st Avenue, from Glendale to Northern, Road Safety Assessment (RSA), Glendale, AZ – Role Senior Traffic Engineer / QA/QC
Town of Queen Creek, Sonoqui Wash Trail, Hawes to Crismon, Queen Creek, AZ – Project Manager
City of Mesa, Traffic Calming Improvements, Mesa, AZ – Project Manager
Professional Credentials
y B.S., Civil Engineering,
University of Arizona
y P.E. in AZ (#34570), LA,
and UT
y Professional Traffic
Operations Engineer (PTOE)
(#1452)
y Institute of Transportation
Engineers (ITE) – Arizona
Section Past President
y American Public Works
Association (APWA)
y Intelligent Transportation
Society (ITS) – Arizona Past
President
y National Society of
Professional Engineers
(NSPE) – Arizona Past
President
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Joel Varner, P.E.
Intersection Alternative Development
Joel has 13 years of experience in transportation and civil engineering and has completed numerous civil engineering projects for municipalities
throughout Arizona. Recently, Joel has been the roadway design lead for multiple Town projects, such as the Shea Boulevard DCR and
Final Design, Palisades/Eagle Ridge Traffic Signal Scoping and Design, and the Saguaro Boulevard Improvements project, giving him a
strong knowledge of the Town’s standards, operating procedures, and staff. Joel has experiencing managing roadway projects in both the
pre-design study phase and final design phases for numerous local municipalities including Glendale, Chandler, Phoenix, Peoria, Buckeye,
Tempe, and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC). Joel’s main area of expertise is in municipal roadway projects,
where he has experience managing multidiscipline designs and coordinating the geometric, structural, drainage, and traffic components of
complex transportation projects. Joel contributes considerable design knowledge and strong software skills, and his previous responsibilities
have included roadway geometry and ADA design; pavement marking and striping layouts; preparation of final plans, specifications, and cost
estimates; utility coordination; grading and drainage; and earthwork modeling.
Relevant Work Experience
City of Tempe, Priest Drive and Grove Parkway Roundabout, Tempe, AZ – Project Manager. Kimley-Horn provided design services for
a new multi-lane roundabout at the intersection of Priest Drive and Grove Parkway. Improvements included drainage analysis, signing and
pavement marking, street light improvements, landscaping, utility coordination, and public involvement.
City of Buckeye, Miller Road and Baseline Road Alignment Study/DCR, Buckeye, AZ – Project Manager. This existing intersection is
currently a four-way stop controlled intersection located 150 feet north of a Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) crossing that the City of Buckeye
plans to ultimately widen to a full arterial/signalized intersection. Kimley-Horn performed an alignment analysis for the realignment of Miller
Road and Baseline Road to relocate the footprint of the intersection away from the UPRR crossing to provide adequate space for traffic signal
queuing. Once a preferred alignment was determined, an interim and ultimate five-lane design was prepared to a 15% level, which included
cost estimates and was summarized in a DCR. This project also included signing and marking, traffic signal, drainage, and street lighting
improvements, as well as utility coordination, ROW acquisition, and the preparation of legal descriptions and exhibits.
Town of Fountain Hills, Shea Boulevard DCR and Final Design, Fountain Hills, AZ – Project Manager
Town of Fountain Hills, Palisades/Eagle Ridge Traffic Signal Scoping and Design, Fountain Hills, AZ – Project Engineer
City of Glendale, Glendale Avenue Reconstruction DCR and Final Design, Glendale, AZ – Project Manager
City of Tempe, College Avenue and McKellips Road Roundabout, Tempe, AZ – Project Manager
Town of Fountain Hills, Saguaro Boulevard Improvements, Fountain Hills, AZ – Analyst
City of Sedona, Uptown Sedona Roadway Improvements, Sedona, AZ – Project Engineer
Professional Credentials
y B.S., Civil Engineering,
Texas A&M University
y P.E. in AZ (#59483) and TX
y American Council of
Engineering Companies
(ACEC)
y American Public Works
Association (APWA)
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Zack Handy, P.E., PTOE
Traffic Lead
Zack is a professional civil engineer with seven years of experience in the planning and design of traffic engineering projects. His traffic
engineering experience includes ITS design, traffic signal design, signing and pavement marking design, intersection studies, traffic calming
studies, parking studies, school circulation studies, and roadway capacity studies.
Relevant Work Experience
Town of Fountain Hills, Palisades/Eagle Ridge Traffic Signal Scoping and Design, Fountain Hills, AZ – Project Manager. Kimley-Horn
performed an evaluation of the intersection of Palisades/Eagle Ridge for traffic signal operations consisting of collection of traffic volumes,
traffic operational and safety evaluation, evaluation of ADA compliance, warrant study, and development of conceptual alternative
and estimates of probable cost. A draft and final scoping document was prepared and delivered to Town staff for review and approval.
Recommendations included alternatives and high-level estimates to improve traffic operations at the intersection.
Town of Fountain Hills, Shea Boulevard DCR, Fountain Hills, AZ – Project Engineer. Kimley-Horn prepared a DCR to analyze the future
widening of roughly two miles of Shea Boulevard between Palisades Boulevard and Technology Drive in the Town of Fountain Hills. The proposed
improvements would fully widen Shea Boulevard to consist of three travel lanes in each direction, bicycle lanes, and complete gaps in the
pedestrian sidewalk network. The design team developed alternative designs at specific locations with separate cost estimates so the Town could
identify the specific improvements and associated costs to carry forward to Final Design.
Town of Paradise Valley, Lincoln Drive Sidewalk Expansion, 32nd Street to Scottsdale Road, Paradise Valley, AZ – Analyst
City of Surprise, 163rd Avenue and Jomax Road Intersection Improvements, Surprise, AZ – Project Engineer
Town of Gilbert, Ocotillo Road, Greenfield Road to Higley Road, Gilbert, AZ – Project Engineer
City of Mesa, Traffic Calming Improvements, Mesa, AZ – Project Engineer
City of Mesa, Broadway Road, Mesa Drive to Stapley Drive, Mesa, AZ – Project Engineer
Town of Gilbert, Lindsay Road/SR 202L Traffic Interchange, Gilbert, AZ – Project Engineer
City of Goodyear, Estrella Parkway and Foothills High School Traffic Signal, Goodyear, AZ – Project Engineer
Avondale 107th Avenue and McDowell Road Intersection Improvements, Avondale, AZ – Analyst
SRPMIC, Pima Road Improvements, SRPMIC, AZ – Project Engineer
City of Goodyear, Camelback Road and Perryville Road Traffic Signal, Goodyear, AZ – Project Engineer
City of Goodyear, Camelback Road and Sarival Avenue Traffic Signal, Goodyear, AZ – Project Engineer
City of Chandler, Chandler Heights Road Improvements, Chandler, AZ – Analyst
Professional Credentials
y B.S., Civil Engineering,
Arizona State University
y P.E. in AZ (#70672) and ID
y Professional Traffic
Operations Engineer (PTOE)
(#5247)
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Billy Seeger
Technical/CADD Support
Billy has five years of experience in roadway design and civil engineering. He has been involved in the multidisciplinary design of a variety of
civil engineering projects for local municipalities, including Chandler, Mesa, and Glendale. He is proficient in the latest version of AutoCAD and
has extensive knowledge of the AASHTO, MAG, and local municipalities’ design standards. Billy specializes in roadway design with experience
coordinating multidisciplinary design efforts. His roadway design experience includes the design of curb ramps and driveways compliant with
ADA standards, plan production, cost estimates, utility coordination, grading, and modeling.
Relevant Work Experience
Town of Fountain Hills, Fountain Hills and Palisades Boulevard Intersection Study, Fountain Hills, AZ – Analyst. Kimley-Horn
performed an evaluation of the intersection of Palisades/Eagle Ridge for traffic signal operations consisting of collection of traffic volumes,
traffic operational and safety evaluation, evaluation of ADA compliance, warrant study, and development of conceptual alternative
and estimates of probably cost. A draft and final scoping document was prepared and delivered to Town staff for review and approval.
Recommendations included alternatives and high-level estimates to improve traffic operations at the intersection.
Town of Paradise Valley, Lincoln Drive Medians, Paradise Valley, AZ – Analyst. Kimley-Horn conducted an access evaluation for four miles
of Lincoln Drive, from 32nd Street to Mockingbird Lane. Access evaluation consisted of safety evaluation, spacing of driveways, development
of median/access alternatives, and extensive stakeholder outreach (residential, commercial, and places of worship) in the corridor. Based on
input from the Town and stakeholders, a recommended alternative was developed for final design and construction. Services including safety
analysis, roadway design, landscape/irrigation design, signal design, ITS design, signing/marking design, and utility coordination.
City of Chandler, Chandler Heights Road Improvements, McQueen Road to Gilbert Road, Chandler, AZ – Analyst.
City of Chandler, Chandler Heights Road, Gilbert Road to Val Vista Drive, Chandler, AZ – Analyst
City of Glendale, Glendale Avenue Reconstruction DCR and Final Design, Glendale, AZ – Analyst
City of Mesa, Broadway Road from Mesa Drive to Stapley Drive, Lesueur to Spur, Mesa, AZ – Analyst
City of Mesa, Traffic Calming Improvements, Mesa, AZ – Analyst
City of Phoenix, Northwest Valley Transportation Engineering Services, Phoenix, AZ – Analyst
City of Scottsdale, Pima Road, Pinnacle Peak Road to Happy Valley Road, Scottsdale, AZ – Analyst
City of Sedona, Forest Road Connection, Sedona, AZ – Analyst
City of Tempe, Grand Canal Multi-Use Plan Connection, Tempe, AZ – Analyst
MCDOT, Eagle Eye Road at Tiger Wash, Aguila, AZ – Analyst
Professional Credentials
y B.S., Civil Engineering,
University of Nebraska,
Lincoln
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Marissa Pellegrini, PLA, ASLA
Intersection and Gateway Aesthetics
Marissa is a landscape architect and urban planner with more than 13 years of professional experience in landscape architecture and
planning. She is experienced in planning and design for both public- and private-sector clients, with a focus in parks and recreation and active
transportation. Her technical experience includes consensus building through public process, effective stakeholder engagement, site-specific
placemaking, master planning, designing creative and flexible community spaces, integrated infrastructure/park amenity solutions, landscape/
hardscape theme integration, preparation of construction documents, and construction administration. Marissa will use her strong professional
knowledge and insight on multidiscipline project sequencing and coordination to provide a cutting-edge design, grounded in constructability
and sustainability.
Relevant Work Experience
Town of Fountain Hills, Avenue of the Fountains Decorative Lighting Study, Fountain Hills, AZ – Landscape Architect. Kimley-Horn
provided lighting at the intersection of Saguaro Boulevard and Avenue of the Fountains. Kimley-Horn worked with lighting manufacturers,
distributors, and the Town Council to identify a light fixture that would aesthetically match the existing pedestrian-scale lighting along Avenue
of the Fountains while simultaneously light the large intersection to Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) intersection
lighting levels. Kimley-Horn engineered a special structural pole detail to mount the fixtures.
City of Scottsdale, Northsight Roundabout, Scottsdale, AZ – Landscape Architect. Kimley-Horn designed a new traffic signal at Northsight
Boulevard and Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and converted the signalized intersection of Hayden Road and Northsight Boulevard to a
multi-lane roundabout that improves traffic flow and mitigates back-ups. Designs included traffic signals, Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHB)
signals, RRFBs, street lighting, sidewalks, roadway improvements, ADA considerations, raised medians, landscaping and irrigation, dry utility
relocations, paving, maintenance of traffic, striping, and signage.
Town of Fountain Hills, Fountain Park Overlook Study, Fountain Hills, AZ – Landscape Architect
Town of Gilbert, Desert Sky Park, Gilbert, AZ – Landscape Architect
City of Peoria, Paloma Community Park, Peoria, AZ – Landscape Architect
City of Chandler, Veterans Oasis Park Memorial: Field of Honor, Chandler, AZ – Landscape Architect
Arizona State University, Mall Hardscape Master Plan, Tempe, AZ – Landscape Architect
City of Casa Grande, Carr McNatt Park Final Design, Casa Grande, AZ – Landscape Architect
City of Chandler, Parks Strategic Master Plan, Chandler, AZ – Landscape Architect
City of Goodyear, Goodyear Recreation Campus Master Plan and Final Design, Goodyear, AZ – Landscape Architect
City of Yuma, Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex (PAAC), Yuma, AZ – Landscape Architect
Professional Credentials
y B.S., Landscape
Architecture, Purdue
University
y Professional Landscape
Architect (PLA) in AZ
(#63390), NV, and WA
y American Society of
Landscape Architects
(ASLA)
y Arizona Parks & Recreation
(APRA)
y Council of Landscape
Architectural Registration
Boards (CLARB)
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Bill Klingbeil, P.E.
Roundabout Expert
Bill is a project engineer and roundabout design specialist with more than 23 years of experience. Responsibilities for roundabout design
include managing driver behavior and expectations to create safe and effective roundabouts through detailed geometric design, signing,
striping, construction staging, public involvement, lighting, and landscaping. His ability to understand how design affects drivers’ behaviors and
expectations allows him to effectively design roundabouts and provide design flexibility to design all levels of facilities to become community
assets constructed to include community values at a minimum cost. Bill’s experience will be vital to the success of this project as he will provide
roundabout modeling, design, and alternatives analysis.
Relevant Work Experience
City of Tempe, Priest Drive and Grove Parkway Roundabout, Tempe, AZ – Project Engineer. Kimley-Horn provided design services for
a new multi-lane roundabout at the intersection of Priest Drive and Grove Parkway. Improvements included drainage analysis, signing and
pavement marking, street light improvements, landscaping, utility coordination, and public involvement.
City of Glendale, 95th Avenue, Camelback Road to Bethany Home Road, Glendale, AZ – Project Engineer. This fast-tracked project
consisted of extending 95th Avenue from Bethany Home Road to Camelback road, providing connectivity to State Farm football stadium,
a new game-day parking lot, and new large-scale developments. Kimley-Horn services included roadway design, drainage improvements,
street lighting, traffic signals, signing/pavement marking, new water/sewer services, private utility relocation, and SRP utility relocation
coordination. During the initial phase of the project, two new roundabouts were designed and considered for inclusion on the project. One of
these roundabouts served the intersection of 95th Avenue and the new game-day parking lot, and included a special design to accommodate
reverse traffic to empty the parking lot on game day more quickly.
City of Tempe, College Avenue and McKellips Road Roundabout, Tempe, AZ – Project Engineer
Minnesota DOT, TH 57 Roundabouts, Kasson, MN – Project Manager
Washington County, County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 13/Hinton Avenue and CSAH 22 (70th Street) Roundabout,
Cottage Grove, MN – Project Manager
Minnesota DOT, Highway 7 and 71 Roundabout, Blomkest, MN – Project Manager
Minnesota DOT, TH 59 Roundabout, Detroit Lakes, MN – Project Manager
Town of Gypsum, Roundabout Designs, Gypsum, CO – Task Manager
City of Richfield, 65th Street Roundabout, Richfield, MN – Project Manager
Minnesota DOT, Districtwide Traffic Engineering Design Assistance for Development of Highway Projects,
Southeast, MN – Project Engineer
Professional Credentials
y B.S., Civil Engineering,
University of Minnesota
y P.E. in MN
y American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASCE)
y Institute of Transportation
Engineers (ITE)
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Existing Conditions
To understand the intersection operations and conditions, we dug into the intersection a little deeper. This included
conducting a field investigation to observe existing traffic, as well as review of existing traffic volume and crash data.
We observed the following:
1. Based on the Town Traffic Volume map, Palisades Boulevard carries approximately 7,900 vehicles per day (vpd) west
of La Montana Drive and 3,400 vpd east of La Montana Drive. This drop in almost half the volume suggests that traffic
is turning on and off Palisades Boulevard west of and at La Montana Drive. Looking at historical volumes, Palisades
Boulevard is carrying lower than normal traffic volumes. In March 2017, Palisades carried approximately 11,750 vpd.
The contributing factor to the difference in volume may be seasonal and/or a result of the pandemic. The difference
indicates there is a need to consider season or other adjustments to normalize the traffic volumes.
2. Our review of the traffic volumes showed that during peak hour, 200 to 300 vehicles per hour (vph) traveled
east/west through the intersection and the remaining peak hour volumes made left/right-turn maneuvers.
Prevalent movements include:
• Southbound right turns from La Montana onto westbound Palisades Boulevard
• Eastbound left turns from Palisades Boulevard onto northbound La Montana
• Eastbound right turns from Palisades Boulevard to southbound La Montana
• Northbound left turns from La Montana to westbound Palisades Boulevard
Volumes for these movements exceed 110 vph while all other turning movements drop significantly lower than half.
3. During our field observations, we also noted that traffic used La Montana Drive from Saguaro Boulevard to gain access
to Downtown or Palisades west of La Montana, which is consistent with our review of the traffic volumes/patterns. We
also observed a variety of pedestrians, and cyclists using the intersection.
4. Per MCDOT, a four-lane undivided arterial can carry 29,000 vpd and a two-lane undivided arterial can carry 13,000 vpd.
This suggests four lanes on Palisades Boulevard is not necessary. This observation suggests there are opportunities for
improving the overall intersection without the need for widening on the outside.
5. Our preliminary evaluation indicates the existing all-way stop control (AWSC) intersection operates at acceptable
Level-of-Service (LOS) B and does not currently warrant a traffic signal. This is not surprising considering the low traffic
volumes combined with the number of travel lanes available at the intersection.
4. Project Approach
Project Understanding
As shown in the Project Features Map on Page 8,
the Palisades Boulevard and La Montana Drive
intersection falls within the Town Center—a mixed
land use, including residential, commercial, office,
and recreational. The intersection borders the
Town and Commerce Centers.
Palisades Boulevard is classified by the Town
as an arterial roadway and provides continuous
connectivity within the Town from Saguaro
Boulevard to Shea Boulevard. Palisades
Boulevard is posted as 35 MPH and configured
to provide two lanes in each direction, a painted
two-way left-turn lane (TWLTL), wide-striped
shoulders/bike lane, and sidewalk.
La Montana Drive serves as a collector roadway
providing connectivity from Saguaro Boulevard
and terminating at Arroyo Vista Drive. La
Montana Drive has posted 25 MPH, one lane in
each direction, and painted TWLTL.
The intersection is currently stop sign controlled
on all four approaches, has dedicated left-turn
lanes on all four approaches, and an exclusive
eastbound to southbound right-turn lane. The
intersection serves as a potential gateway to the
Avenue District, which is located two blocks south
of the intersection. Pedestrian and bike activity is
prevalent due to the proximity to Fountain Park,
Avenue of the Fountains, and commercial retail.
An eight-foot sidewalk exists along the north side
of Palisades Boulevard and varies between six
and eight feet elsewhere.
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6.Reviewing the crash data (from 2013 to 2022), we found
that 52% of crashes were angle resulting from traffic
failing to yield the right way (running the stop sign). One
pedestrian crash was recorded. The severity of crash
ranged from no injury to non-incapacitating injuries and
zero fatalities. Although the stop control is not mitigating
crashes, the stop control does appear to slow traffic along
the Palisades Boulevard corridor.
7.The width of Palisades Boulevard creates a very large
crossing distance for pedestrians through the intersection
and will have an impact on the intersection operations.
8.Redevelopment of the northeast corner parcel is underway
and will impact travel patterns at the intersection when
complete.
9.Existing ROW constraints on the southwest and northeast
corners present challenges for improving the intersection.
10. Sidewalk improvements as part of the grant application
project is underway and adjacent to these project limits.
Coordination and connectivity to these improvements will
need to be considered as part of the project.
11.The southeast corner slopes do not comply with ADA and
present challenges for improving the corner due to the close
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Initial Stakeholder Coordination
Located in the Town Center, the intersection evaluation must consider the
stakeholders such as Town staff, Town Council, Chamber of Commerce, Fountain
Hills Business Alliance, adjacent businesses, and proposed development. Early in
the project, we propose meeting with Town staff to confirm all major stakeholders.
Once fully defined, we will meet with Town staff and major stakeholders to identify
priorities, concerns, and risks that will play a key role in the development of the
alternatives for consideration. Our objective is to create a common approach with
the stakeholders that will assist with building consensus This early coordination will
also help our team to fully build out the existing conditions and constraints for the
project and finalize our data collection prior to alternative development.
We also offer the Town a team of software and graphic technicians that can assist
in the development of a project website, allowing the Town and public to provide
their input through an online forum instead of restricting them to in-person open
house presentations and allowing access to the most up-to-date information related
to the project. See example websites created by Kimley-Horn below:
Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Estimating
Kimley-Horn has conducted thousands of intersection studies similar to this project
that include development of alternatives and evaluating intersection traffic operations,
safety, and geometrics for various types of intersection traffic control. We know the
type of intersection traffic control (stop control, signalized control, and roundabout)
will play a large role in the traffic evaluation results, geometric recommendations,
and implementation costs. With the intersection location serving as a gateway to the
Town Center, we recognize the evaluation cannot be done in a vacuum—providing the
community and Council the opportunity to understand and weigh in on the results will be
a key factor in this project.
Planning Approach
Our team has already started the planning phase to gain a full understanding of the
intersection operations and project constraints.
We understand this project includes conducting an intersection evaluation with the
following prime objectives:
y Develop and evaluate intersection alternatives that will mitigate existing and future traffic demands, mitigate proposed development, identify safety mitigation measures, and consider pedestrian/bike connectivity through and adjacent to the intersection
y Develop cost estimates for each developed alternative and potential funding opportunities
y Present the findings of the results to Town staff, advisory committees, and council for feedback
y Assist with building a consensus to arrive at an alternative that can be supported by Town staff, Council, and the community
Development and Evaluation of Intersection Alternatives
1. Data Collection Conditions. The first step in this process is to perform the traffic
analysis of the intersection to understand its operational and safety needs. The
Kimley-Horn team proposes collection of current traffic count data, ensuring data
accounts for high seasonal traffic, as well as vehicular classification and pedestrian/
bike counts in the intersection. Our data collection efforts will also include collection of
police reports to gain a better understanding of the crash data necessary to develop
mitigation measures.
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2. Forecast Traffic Volume Development. Using the existing volumes, we will develop 20-year horizon traffic volumes, including
proposed redevelopment of traffic in the area. The method and results of the traffic volume will be provided to Town staff for
approval prior to conducting evaluation. These volumes will serve as our basis for evaluation. Having concurrence by Town staff
prior to evaluation will create buy-in and avoid any potential re-work.
3. Short/Long-Range Traffic Analysis. We will conduct existing conditions, as well as long range traffic analysis, on the current
configuration to better understand the needs for the intersection and assist with defining the geometric needs.
4. Initial Alternative Development. We have hit the ground running and have developed potential intersection alternatives and
opportunities for consideration by Town staff. These alternatives consider volume shared by Town staff and factors like safety,
pedestrian/bike operations, and geometric constraints. The alternatives are a starting point for initial consideration.
We understand that the alternatives need to be vetted out and further refined with Town staff
and consider stakeholder feedback. Our preliminary alternatives are described as:
• Stop Sign Control Intersection, shown in the Features Map, will serve as the base
condition and no build alternative. It will establish a comparison between each of the
alternatives. Short- and long-range analysis will be utilized to define when, and if, the
intersection control fails. Safety issues like the existing failure to yield would be factored into
the evaluation, as well as enhancements necessary to improve upon the alternative.
• Signalized Intersection Option A, not shown, consists of signalizing the intersection
under the existing intersection geometry. Preliminary analysis shows that under the
existing configuration, the intersection does not satisfy any of the Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) warrants for a traffic signal installation. This alternative
presents other challenges, including needing ROW to accommodate the signal and
ADA improvements, longer pedestrian crossing clearance intervals that impact overall
intersection operations, and safety concerns like potential for increased speeds.
• Signalized Intersection Option B shown on the right, proposes narrowing the
approaches to accommodate the traffic volumes and specific turning movement of
particular concern, such as exclusive lefts on all approaches, and eastbound exclusive
right-turn lane. The alternative provides additional sidewalk and space for ADA pedestrian
ramps and refuge, shortens the pedestrian crossing distance on Palisades Boulevard,
provides bike lanes, and provides the space needed for traffic signal equipment/pedestrian
devices without the additional ROW. The downside, to be evaluated, is the safety
implication where traffic no longer slows to stop and can proceed at 35 MPH speeds or
greater through the permissive/green phase of intersection.
Signalized Intersection Option B
Palisades Blvd
La Montana DrProtect ExistingMonument Sign
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• Single-lane Roundabout Intersection Alternative shown to the right,
proposes a single lane roundabout with an eastbound bypass right-turn lane
that will accommodate the heavier right-turn volumes. The current size of the
intersection creates opportunities to accommodates a single-lane roundabout
without impacts to ROW. The alternative accommodate short- and long-range
traffic volumes, provides additional space for ADA pedestrian ramps and refuge,
shortens the pedestrian crossing distance at the splitter islands, and provides
a multi-use path that accommodates and separates bikes traveling through the
roundabout. This option mitigates and provides a higher level of safety through
removing angle and left-turn conflict conflicts and serves to calm speeds through
the intersection.
5. Alternative Evaluation. Each alternative will be evaluated using traffic software.
SYNCHRO will be utilized for the stop and signalized traffic control while RODEL,
SIDRA, or ARCADY roundabout modeling software will be used to determine the
LOS and geometric lane needs. We have the roundabout software and capabilities.
Initially, we are recommending the use of ARCADY, as it is a statewide approved
software that offers geometric analysis features, simulation, calibration ability,
alternative flow profiles, better support for the software, and more modern look and
output. As part of the scoping process, the software usage will be explored with Town
staff to gain project team buy-in.
6. Develop Preliminary Alternative Layouts. Preliminary layouts of each alternative
will be developed to present the geometric pros and cons along with the operational
results. We will utilize NearMaps to obtain current georeferenced aerial of the
intersection. Using the aerial and CADD software, we will develop preliminary layouts
for each alternative. We will also utilize AutoTurn, which interfaces with CADD,
to ensure that preliminary concepts can accommodate vehicles (like delivery and
emergency fire trucks) traveling through and turning at the intersection. As part of this
development, we propose illustrating existing ROW, as well as utilities. Our objective
is to truly understand all the potential impacts and clearly communicate the Town’s
opportunities and constraints.
7. Alternative Estimates of Probable Cost. Cost estimates for each alternative will
be developed to assist in the development of the preferred alternative. The preferred
alternative will be compared to the current program budget. We will determine if there
is a need for additional funding. We will assist the Town in defining an implementation
time for the improvements, which will be based on the traffic analysis results supporting
the timeline for programming funds and improvement.
8. Preferred Alternative. Based on the results, we will define the preferred alternative
that supports the objectives agreed upon in the initial stakeholder meeting.
The preferred alternative will be coordinated with Town staff and presented to
the stakeholders.
Palisades Blvd
Opportunity
for GatewayAlmont DrRetaining Wall
with Handrail
La Montana DrSingle-lane Roundabout Intersection Alternative
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Stakeholder Consensus Building/Preferred
Alternative Selection
As the alternative development phase concludes and the alternative
evaluation is completed, it will be imperative that we work with the Town
to follow up with the stakeholders to build consensus and confirm the
preferred alternative initially defined. Meeting with Town Council and active
committees and stakeholders will a critical step in confirming the acceptance
and approval of the preferred alternative. We have successfully done this
on previous projects, including our Jomax Road DCR and Final Design and
Desert Vista Pedestrian Crossing projects. Our team has performed multiple
intersection alternatives/evaluations of varying complexities; however, our
philosophy is early and often communication with the Town to make sure
our direction and understanding of sensitive issues is in alignment with
Town and community perspective. We expect this will include development
of conceptual renderings of the alternatives; preparing the presentation
material for Town Staff, Council, and stakeholders; and presenting how the
preferred alternative aligns with the overall project objectives.
Conceptual Design and Estimate
Upon approval of the preferred alternative, we will proceed with conceptual
design and estimate. The concept design and estimate will be produced
considering geometric improvements, aesthetics, traffic operations,
pavement marking and signing, ramps/sidewalk, utility, and ROW needs.
The conceptual cost estimates will assist Town staff with defining any
potential programming shortfalls and timing/programming for construction.
This work will be completed in parallel with the Report and Documentation.
Report and Documentation
We will document the process, results, and recommendation in an
illustrative report. The document will serve as a scoping document to
also assist with defining the final design scope of work and cost for
programming purposes. We anticipate two submittals and a draft for
review by Town staff. Based on the comments received, we will finalize
the document.
Scheduling Approach
The Kimley-Horn team has experience working within and exceeding project schedules. Our Project
Manager, Kim Carroll, has developed a preliminary schedule, shown on page 14, that outlines the
process, critical paths, stakeholder partnership, and timing of deliverables to have the project complete
by the end of June 2023. Major considerations for maintaining the project’s schedule include:
y A hands-on approach, including monitoring and managing time
y Regularly coordination of the project schedule ensuring the critical paths are maintained
y Coordinating external elements to merge with the overall project schedule and goals
y Combining elements of the planning and design to arrive at a preferred recommended alternative.
Streamlining this process includes:
• Conducting alternative intersection operational/safety evaluation (started)
• Quickly developing alternative layouts and cost estimates for presentation that clearly identify
the constraints and opportunities
• Summarizing the pros and cons aligned with initial stakeholder objectives to clearly
communicate and develop consensus on a preferred alternative
y Identifying potential schedule impact items as early as possible to get the coordination process
started with an end goal in mind
y Coordinating with stakeholders as soon as possible to gain feedback and buy-in
y Conducting preliminary conceptual design to assist with programming
Estimating
We understand cost estimating to be an extremely critical part of the process. We define success of
this project as finding an intersection geometry and control alternative that the Town favors and has the
ability to fully implement the improvements. Our approach will consist of the following steps:
y Provide estimates with each alternative during the evaluation to give the project team the opportunity
to weigh the cost impacts and opportunities to assist with decision making
y Break estimates down to identify unique or potentially expensive items such as landscape/
gateway features, pedestrian devices, ROW, non-standard pavement types, monument signing,
or retaining walls
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Project Management Approach
Kimley-Horn understands that project management will be key to delivery of the project,
including assembling a team that is uniquely qualified to successfully complete the
work, experienced in monitoring and controlling the scope/schedule/budget, and brings
continuous quality. We have proven our project management abilities on many projects
for Town staff. Our project management approach includes:
Continuous Monitoring/Work Planning: Continuously monitor of budget and
schedule against progress made and plan each activity to complete tasks on time.
Documentation/Recordkeeping: Maintain documentation of decisions and record
comments/resolution.
Flexibility: Especially necessary during evaluation to consider ideas and approaches
to enhance and secure engagement and buy-in.
Leadership: Take the responsibility for the project, including being prepared and
running productive meetings to assist with developing solutions.
Quality Control (QC)
Kimley-Horn takes great pride in providing our clients high-level service and high-
quality deliverables. As a testament of our commitment to quality, over 90% of our work
comes through repeat clients, such as the Town. Kimley-Horn’s Quality Control Plan
has three main components:
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI): CQI is a successful strategy we use that
regularly improves our ability to serve our clients while also integrating our clients into our
Quality Control process. Kimley-Horn staff is encouraged to intentionally and continuously
look for ways to make project tasks more efficient, while actively engaging with clients to
improve Quality Control.
Engineering Checks/Peer Reviews: Checks ensure quality project services and
deliverables. Quality is built into every step, including data collection review, traffic
evaluation results, preliminary geometric concepts, reports, and cost estimates.
We use senior-level staff for independent reviews for completeness and sound
engineering.
Quality Calls: Quality calls are made by senior-level staff at Kimley-Horn to your staff
after design and throughout the project to ensure service and deliverable expectations
are met or exceeded.
Coordination and Communication
Communication between our team and the Town is critical to thoroughly understand
your vision and implement the innovative and cost-effective solutions that our team
is known for.
Effective communication begins with listening to the Town's ideas about, concerns
regarding, and goals for this project. Making certain that our team and your staff are
on the same page throughout the course of the project will help avoid or mitigate
potential problems or issues that might arise. To do this, we will keep you informed
through project meetings and progress reports and provide you with regular
conference calls to keep you abreast of critical issues as they arise and assure your
continued input throughout the process.
Communication, buy-in, and decision making with the Town will be critical to
successfully deliver this project. Given our history and our established relationships
with the Town staff, we are confident in our ability to satisfy the Town's requirements
on this project.
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FISCAL YEAR 2023
TASK Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Scoping/NTP/Kick Off
Project Management/Meetings
Existing Conditions
Initial Stakeholder Meeting
Traffic Analysis
Intersection Alternative Development
Cost Estimating
Stakeholder Consensus Building/
Preferred Alternative Selection
Town Council Workshop
Preferred Alternative Concept and Estimate
Report/Documentation
Notice to Proceed Project Meeting Stakeholder/Public Meeting Draft Review Final
5. Project Schedule
Our team understands the Town's goal is to have
evaluation and preferred alternative completed by
end of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. We have identified
incorporating stakeholders at the critical times to
gain initial feedback and consensus on a preferred
alternative as the biggest schedule challenge and
critical path. Our schedule was strategically built
to consider these critical paths and buy-in at the
critical stages to keep us on track for completion
by the end of FY2023. Our schedule builds in
approval of a preferred alternative and developing
a concept design and estimate that can be used
for programming of design and construction.
EXHIBIT B
TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
AND
KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
[Fee Schedule and Scope]
See following pages.
kimley-horn.com 7740 N. 16th Street, Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85020 602 944 5500
August 22, 2023
Mr. Justin Weldy
Public Works Director
Town of Fountain Hills
16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Re:Palisades Boulevard and La Montana Drive
Intersection Analysis and Scoping Document
Scope and Fee
Dear Mr. Weldy:
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Kimley-Horn) is pleased to submit this agreement (the
“Agreement”) to the Town of Fountain Hills (Town) to provide professional engineering
services associated with the intersection analysis for Palisades Boulevard and La Montana
Drive.
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
We understand the following:
· The intersection is currently controlled as a four-way stop and configured to provided two
lanes in each direction on Palisades Boulevard; One lane in each direction on La
Montana Drive; Exclusive left turn lanes on all four approaches to the intersection; and
Exclusive eastbound to southbound right turn lane
· Pedestrian and bike activity is prevalent due to the proximity of Fountain Park to the east
of the intersection, Avenue of the Fountains District two blocks to the south, and existing
commercial/residential adjacent to the intersection.
· The Town would like to investigate intersection alternatives that would achieve
acceptable levels of service, promote safe operations of all modes of traffic, and look for
improving pedestrian/bike connectivity and crossing.
· Prepare high level alternatives to assist with defining the constraints and potential costs
associated with the alternatives developed.
· High Level Estimates of Probably Cost (EOPC) will be prepared for each alternative.
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
TASK 1: TRAFFIC DATA COLLECTION
Kimley-Horn will review readily available traffic count data and traffic studies conducted
within or adjacent to the project limits. These studies and the data will be utilized to
complete the traffic analysis. The Town will provide copies of the traffic studies and available
raw traffic count data.
Kimley-Horn will obtain projected the latest Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG)
model. Horizon year traffic volumes are necessary to determine the intersection operations
and conditions for each of the alternatives for the horizon (20-year) design life.
Kimley-Horn will coordinate with Town staff to obtain the most recent 10 years of crash data
at the intersection. Kimley-Horn will summarize the existing crash data and define the crash
patterns, if any, for the intersection.
Kimley-Horn’s will utilize the existing traffic data available by the Town. No new traffic data
will be collected.
Kimley-Horn will conduct a field investigation to evaluate sight distance as well as document
the existing conditions and constraints.
TASK 2: INTERSECTION TRAFFIC ANALYSIS
Kimley-Horn will review the traffic data received. Kimley-Horn will utilize the existing data
collected and compare historical data collected and provided by the Town to develop
estimated traffic volumes to be utilized for the traffic analysis.
Kimley-Horn will utilize the traffic data collected along with the MAG forecast model to
develop 20-year traffic volumes for the intersection. The traffic volumes developed will be
presented to Town staff for review and concurrence prior to conducting traffic analysis.
Kimley-Horn will conduct traffic signal warrants in accordance with the Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Chapter 4C. Traffic Signal warrant analysis will be
conducted for existing condition along with 20-year.
Kimley-Horn will evaluate the 20-year horizon TMC’s to validate a single lane roundabout
will be the preferred configuration.
Kimley-Horn will evaluate the existing as well as 20-year horizon traffic conditions to better
understand operations and safety. Each alternative will be evaluated for 20-year traffic
conditions. SYNCHRO software will be utilized for the signalized intersection alternatives.
ARCADY software will be utilized to evaluate the single lane roundabout condition. Based
on the results of the analysis, Kimley-Horn will identify the proposed intersection
configuration for each alternative, including lane configuration and storage length
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requirements. Results will be utilized to assist in the development of preliminary alternatives
described in Task 3.
Kimley-Horn will summarize the results, including operations and geometric, to establish a
list of pros and cons for each of the alternatives developed. The results will be presented to
Town staff for review and comment resolution.
TASK 3: PRELIMINARY ALTERNATIVE DEVELOPMENT
Kimley-Horn will utilize the Town furnished as-builts and quarter section maps for Town-
owned facilities (roadway, storm drain, water, sewer, and aerials that are available, as well
as privately-owned facilities (as available), within the project limits to Kimley-Horn.
Kimley-Horn will utilize Near Maps along with the data collected to develop a schematic
project base map in AutoCAD.
Kimley-Horn will obtain plat mapping available from Maricopa Assessors along with
available right-of-way data from the Town to assist with defining existing right-of-way within
the project limits.
Kimley-Horn request utility mapping from existing private utility companies with facilities
within the project limits and will use the information obtained from the private utility company
mapping to prepare an existing utilities base file in AutoCAD.
Kimley-Horn will develop an exhibit for three (3) alternatives to illustrate the proposed
improvements and geometric impacts. The exhibits along with the summary of results will be
provided to Town staff for review. The alternatives described below:
Alternative 1: Signalized Intersection A - described as evaluation of the existing
intersection lane configuration and geometry with signalized traffic control.
Alternative 2: Signalized Intersection B - described as alternative intersection lane
geometry to be determined based on the results of the analysis with signalized traffic
control.
Alternative 3: Single Lane Roundabout
Kimley-Horn will develop a preliminary engineer’s opinion of probable cost (EOPC) for each
alternative. Unit prices will be derived using readily available bid data from projects with
similar improvements.
TASK 4: TRAFFIC REPORT
Kimley-Horn will prepare traffic report summarizing the analysis, results, and
recommendations. Two submittals are proposed (draft and final). The draft memorandum
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will be submitted to the Town for review comment. The final traffic memorandum shall be
submitted for approval to Town Staff.
TASK 5: PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND MEETINGS
Kimley-Horn’s project management task covers the management and administration hours
for the duration of the project activities. Project management task includes contract
management, internal staff coordination, and coordination with Town staff outside of the
meetings described. This task coordinates and administers the day-to-day operations of the
project, including organizing and filing project data and communication files, responding to
project correspondence including emails, and budget and schedule monitoring. This task
also includes the management of sub-consultants. This task includes the preparation of
monthly invoices to the Town for services performed.
Kimley-Horn will attend up to three (3) project meetings, which will be scheduled following
notice to proceed. The meetings are described as follows:
· Kick Off
· Summary of Results
· Draft Report Comment Resolution Meeting
All meetings will be held virtually and will consist of no more than two Kimley-Horn staff
members. Kimley-Horn will be responsible for preparing the meeting agenda and submitting
notes of the meeting to the Town.
FEE ESTIMATE
Kimley-Horn will complete each task of the project in accordance with the fee estimate
provided in Appendix A.
SCHEDULE
We will provide our services as expeditiously as practicable. This design schedule assumes
a six month duration and a Notice to Proceed date for the end of September 2023. Following
the official Notice to Proceed, Kimley-Horn will submit a schedule to the Town for approval.
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Services Not Included
Any other services, including but not limited to the following, are not included in this
Agreement:
· Traffic count data
· Stakeholder coordination, consensus and/or meetings
· Council Meeting attendance and/or presentations
· Renderings and/or simulations
· Attending more meetings than specifically described in the sections above
· Topographic Survey
· Geotech Investigation
· Right-of-Way Legal Description and Exhibits
· Utility coordination beyond what is described herein
· Final design services
· Environmental services
· Public involvement
· Post design services
· Subsurface utility engineering (utility locating, etc.)
· Additional submittals
· Landscape/Irrigation Services
· Water/Sewer Service
We greatly appreciate the opportunity to provide these services to you. Please contact me if
you have any questions at 602-525-9098 or kim.carroll@kimley-horn.com.
Very truly yours,
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
By: Kimberly Carroll, P.E., PTOE
Sr. Project Manager/Associate
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APPENDIX A
FEE ESTIMATE
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
PALISADES BOULEVARD AND LA MONTANA DRIVE
INTERSECTION ANALYSIS
FEE ESTIMATE
(Revised 8/22/2023)
Senior Project
Manager
Senior
Professional Professional Analyst Designer Admin
TASK DESCRIPTION SUBTOTAL $ 250.00 $ 215.00 $ 185.00 $ 155.00 $ 125.00 $ 95.00
TASK 1: TRAFFIC DATA COLLECTION 3,005.00 --6 9 4 -
Obtain & Review MAG Model 495.00 1 2
Summarize Peak Hours Data by TOFH 685.00 1 4
Crash Data Review and Summary (10 year)805.00 1 4
Field Review/Investigation 1,020.00 3 3
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TASK 2: TRAFFIC ANALYSIS 11,280.00 4 -13 25 32 -
Develop Horizon Year (20) Peak Hour Traffic Volumes (standard and roundabout intersection)1,835.00 2 3 8
Intersection Traffic Analysis (Existing + 4-Alternatives)3,980.00 4 8 16
Traffic Signal Warrant Analysis (Existing + 2 Alternatives)1,990.00 2 4 8
Summary of Results and Pros/Cons 3,475.00 4 5 10
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TASK 3: PRELIMINARY ALTERNATIVE DEVELOPMENT 15,015.00 7 -23 46 12 4
Utility, ROW, and NearMaps Collection 1,065.00 1 4 4
Develop Base CADD File 1,805.00 1 4 8
Develop preliminary alternative (3 Alternatives) exhibits 8,425.00 4 15 30
EOPC for 3 Alternatives 3,720.00 3 6 12
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TASK 4: TRAFFIC REPORT AND DOCUMENTATION 15,600.00 7 -18 38 34 4
Draft Report 9,940.00 4 12 24 24
Compile and Review Comments 1,435.00 1 1 4 4
Final Report 4,225.00 2 5 10 10
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TASK 5: PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND MEETINGS 4,120.00 9 -6 --8
Project Management and Administration (6 months)2,260.00 6 8
Meetings (3)(Virtual)1,305.00 3 3
Meeting Agendas/Notes 555.00 3
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SUBTOTAL DIRECT LABOR 49,020 27 -66 118 82 16
SUBCONSULTANT EXPENSES -
N/a (using data provided by TOFH)
CONTRACT TOTAL 49,020.00
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