Bruce, I reviewed the proposal submitted on February 15, 2010 for Professional Engineering Services for the improvements to Spring Valley and the intersection with Vitruvian Way. Here is a summary of the proposals awarded to date for this project: $33,350 for Preliminary Engineering $118,775 for the Design of Vitruvian Way This fee proposal is for $209,985. Totaling these yields $362,110. The total estimated cost of the project is $2.7 million. Based on the estimate, the professional design services are 13.4% of the construction costs. We cannot take a proposal to council of this magnitude. Please examine the proposal and see what can be done about reducing the costs. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks, Clay Barnett, P.E. Town Engineer Town of Addison 16801 Westgrove Drive Addison, TX 75001-2818 Office: (972) 450-2857