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TO: 3.R. Kirk DATE: August 5, 1993 9

Tity Administrator

FROM: 1.£. Yip, P. Eng.. FILE: PWC,900-299 ¥
Deputy City Engineer

SUBJECT. Feasibiliry Smdy for a Coquitlam River Crossing
North of Lougheed Hwy. - Evaluation of Consultant Proposais
(Public Works Committee Meeting of July 20, 1993)

RECOMMENDATIONS:

That the firm of Reid-Crowther and Partners Ltd. be selected to carry out a
feasibility study for the Coquitlam River Crossing north of the Lougheed Highway
at a cost of $24,206 to the City, being 50% of the total cost of the study.

That the funds be allocated from Highways DCC’s in the amount of $8.956 and
from the Engineering Department Consulting budget in the amount of $15,250.

BACKGROUND:

A feasibility study for a Coquitlz » River bridge crossing north of the Lougheed Highway, in the
vicinity of Lincoln Avenue is proposed to be undertaken jointly between the Cities of Port
Coquitlam and Coquitlam. Each City would share equally in the cost.

Requests for proposal submissions were made to seven consultants on June 1, 1993. These
consultant submissions along with their ranking and total costs are shown on the attached sheet.
The rankings were determined following a joint meeting with Engineering staff of both cities.
Attached is a copy of the terms of reference assigned to this proposal. As part of the proposed
study a public meeting will be held to present the alternative alignments and the evaluation
criteria used to determine the preferred alignment. The Functional Design Report wouid be
revised to reflect valid cormments and suggestions received at the public open house.

The total cost of the study is $48,412 excluding G.S.T. with the Cir. share being $24,206. It is
recommended that the firm of Reid-Crowther and Parmers Lid. selected to carry out the
work. The City’s share of the cost is to be allocated from the Hig 2y DCC fund ($8,956) and
the Engineering Department consulting budget ($15,250).

Cry

J. E NiprP. Eng,

JEY:ck Dep
Treasurer's Comments:

ty City Engineer

There are sufficient funds in the DC@ account and Engineering Department consulting budget
for this purpose.

J. Maitland —
City Treasurer
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