Agenda Date: 05/19/2026
Subject:
Title
Resolution 30-2026: approving a Professional Services Agreement with Consor North America, Inc. for Design Services for the Main Street Improvements Project
Body
From:
James L. Becklenberg, City Manager
Prepared by:
Adrienne Burton, Director of Major Projects
Presentations:
Adrienne Burton, Director of Major Projects
Jason Rutt, Consor North America, Inc.
Rachel Roberts, Consor North America, Inc.
Meredith Wenskoski, Livable Cities Studio
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this item is to request City Council approval of a Professional Services Agreement for Design Consultant Services for Project Downtown Phase I - Main Street Improvements. This action represents a key milestone in advancing the project from planning into implementation, consistent with the delivery framework presented to Council on February 10, 2026. Approval of this contract authorizes the project to move into Preliminary Design, where the adopted Project Downtown Concept Plan is translated into coordinated, implementable design solutions.
During this phase, the City will refine the preferred concept, evaluate feasibility, and align scope with cost, phasing, and operational considerations-ensuring that future decisions are informed, deliberate, and grounded in validated project conditions prior to any advancement to final design or construction.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
Vibrant Community with a Rich Culture; Sustainable Community with Natural Beauty; Robust and Resilient Economy; Safe Community
DISCUSSION:
Consor North America, Inc. ("Design Consultant") serves as the Engineer of Record and is responsible for advancing the technical design of the Main Street Improvements project. This role is critical to translating the adopted Project Downtown Concept Plan into integrated design solutions that align with City objectives, operational needs, and financial parameters.
The Design Consultant was selected through a competitive procurement process in accorda...
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