Title
Ridge Road Extension Contract
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $391,300 with WSP USA Inc. (formerly known as Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc.) for engineering planning services for the Ridge Road Extension Project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Gina Shell, Engineering and Property Management
Kristie Kennedy, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
§ In November 2014, voters approved a $20 million bond referendum for the Comprehensive Neighborhood Improvement Program (CNIP).
§ Proposed improvements to be considered include curb and gutter, sidewalks, storm drainage, bicycle lanes, turn lanes, and signalization at its intersection with Eastfield Road.
§ The engineering planning services contract includes, but is not limited to:
- Public involvement,
- Alternative analysis,
- Conceptual plans,
- Cost estimates,
- Storm drainage analysis, and
- Traffic analysis.
§ On February 24, 2016, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was advertised; 20 proposals were received from interested professional service providers.
§ WSP USA Inc. is the best qualified firm to meet the City’s needs in terms of competence and professional services qualifications for the CNIP.
§ Design and construction contracts are anticipated to return to City Council for approval in the future.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The City negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). WSP USA Inc. has committed 10 percent ($39,147) of the total contract amount to the following firms:
• Action Graphics (SBE, WBE) ($1,455) (printing)
• AmeriDrill Corporation (SBE) ($6,400) (geotechnical services)
• Hinde Engineering, Inc. (SBE) ($20,000) (utility coordination)
• Bloc Design, PLLC (SBE) ($11,292) (landscape design)
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Community Investment Plan
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