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
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