Title
CATS Red Line Design Contract Amendment
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract amendment in an amount not to exceed $37,900,000 with HDR Engineering, Inc. for planning and design services related to the proposed Red Line,
B. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved, and
C. Adopt a budget ordinance appropriating $1,500,000 in fund balance in the CATS Debt Service Fund to the CATS Capital Projects Fund.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, CATS
Kelly Goforth, CATS
Brian Nadolny, CATS
Explanation
* The Red Line is a 25-mile commuter rail project using the existing O-Line rail line, which was purchased by the City of Charlotte in September 2024. The Red Line will serve Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, and Charlotte and provide the opportunity for expansion into Iredell County. Within the City of Charlotte, the project extends through Council Districts 1, 2, and 4.
* On September 11, 2023, following a competitive solicitation process, City Council approved a contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $5,000,000 for the planning and design of the Red Line. The initial scope of work included an update of the project definition, including project goals, community outreach, 15 percent grade crossing and track design, Center City alignment options, and station locations.
* On March 15, 2025, contract amendment #1 was executed in the amount of $320,024 for process development and support for O-Line right-of-way encroachment approvals.
* This contract amendment will further advance the Red Line design, including the completion of 30 percent design and the environmental document. The scope of work will include public involvement, station area planning, utility coordination, vehicle coordination, track and grade crossing design, systems design, vehicle maintenance facility design, and an updated engineering cost estimate.
* The 30 percent design phase is expected to be completed...
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