Legislation Details

File #: 15-26231    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Item Status: Approved
File created: 5/12/2026 In control: City Council Business Meeting
On agenda: 6/22/2026 Final action: 6/22/2026
Title: Engineering Services for South End Station Contract Amendment
Attachments: 1. Map - South End Station

Title

Engineering Services for South End Station Contract Amendment

 

Action

Action:

A.                     Approve contract amendment #2 for up to $1,343,222 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for engineering services to support construction of a new light rail station in South End, and

 

B.                     Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.

 

Body

Staff Resource(s):

Brent Cagle, CATS

Kelly Goforth, CATS

Todd Thorne, CATS

 

Explanation

§                     This project will construct a new light rail station on the LYNX Blue Line between the New Bern and East/West Boulevard Stations in Council District 3. 

§                     On September 13, 2021, following a competitive solicitation process, City Council approved a contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for planning and design engineering services for the South End Station in the amount of $1,902,864.83.

§                     Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) projects can consist of multiple phases including pre-construction, early work packages, and the construction phase.

§                     Contract amendment #1 was approved by Council on September 9, 2024, to add $988,723 for the design of additional project scope and to coordinate with the CMAR.

§                     Contract amendment #2 is needed to complete final design and provide engineering support services during construction as contemplated in the first amendment.

§                     The new estimated value of the contract is $4,234,811.

 

Charlotte Business INClusion

All additional work involved in this amendment will be performed by Kimley-Horn and their existing subcontractors/subconsultants. Kimley-Horn has committed 8.55% ($362,246) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):

§                     AVCON, Inc. (MBE) ($87,014) (electrical, water)

§                     Boyle (SBE) ($44,108) (geotechnical)

§                     CES Group Engineers (WBE) ($148,710) (survey)

§                     Hinde Engineering (SBE) ($39,875) (utility coordination)

§                     Translink (MBE) ($42,539) (public engagement)

 

Fiscal Note

Funding: CATS Capital Investment Plan

 

Attachments

Attachment(s)

Map