Title
Advanced Planning and Design Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract amendment for $75,000 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for advanced planning and design services, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Kathleen Cishek, General Services
Keith Bryant, General Services
Explanation
§ The city currently has a contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc for planning and design engineering services in the amount of $450,000.
§ This contract was the result of a competitive procurement process in June 2021.
§ Tasks completed under the contract include assistance with a Corridor of Opportunity grant application, lighting design for the West Boulevard Underpass, and initial planning for the Albemarle Cultural Loop.
§ The contract amendment is needed to complete additional tasks for the Corridor of Opportunity Albemarle Cultural Loop planning.
§ The new estimated value of the contract $525,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiated participation after the firm was selected for these services contract. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. has committed 10.00% of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Pride Communications, Inc. (MBE) (project branding)
§ Amplify Consulting, L.L.C. (SBE) (community engagement)
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Capital Investment Plan