Title
Bryant Farms Road Extension Phase Two Design-Build Project
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $4,981,588 with Blythe Development, LLC for design-build initial design services for the Bryant Farms Road Extension Phase Two Design-Build Project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Kathleen Cishek, General Services
Keith Bryant, General Services
Explanation
* This project will improve east-west connectivity in the Ballantyne/South Charlotte area from Rea Road to Ardrey Kell Road in Council District 7.
* On June 8, 2026, City Council approved the Big Moves 2030 program in the Fiscal Years 2027-2031 Capital Investment Plan. This project is one of the seven projects included in Big Moves 2030.
* Work will include the extension of Bryant Farms Road from Rea Road to Ardrey Kell Road, including a bridge over Flat Branch Creek.
* Other improvements will include:
* Installation of a traffic signal at two intersections (Tom Short Road/Bryant Farms Road and Ardrey Kell Road/Bryant Farms Road),
* A new 36-inch water main, and
* Vehicle travel lanes, turn lanes, and multi-use paths.
* On January 20, 2026, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); three responses were received.
* Blythe Development, LLC is the best qualified firm to meet the city's needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
* Design-Build consists of two phases. The design phase delivers the project design, and the construction phase will provide a guaranteed maximum price to finalize the design and construct the project.
* The city's design-build delivery method is in conformance with NC General Statue Section 143-128.1(a) and consistent with the Design-Build Institute of America best practices.
* A future amendment will be requested for the construction phase of the project.
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