Title
North Tryon Street Business Corridor Improvement Project Contract Amendment
Action
Action:
Approve contract amendment #3 for $148,158 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for additional construction administration services for the North Tryon Business Corridor project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Jim Keenan, Engineering & Property Management
Barry Shearin, Charlotte Water
Explanation
* The project was identified in the North Tryon Area Plan approved by the City Council on May 24, 2010.
* $9.5 million was approved in the 2010 Transportation Bonds. The budget was adjusted to $13 million to accommodate the longer and more beneficial design alternative.
* The project limits are along North Tryon Street from Dalton Avenue to 30th Street/Matheson Avenue.
* Project objectives are to:
* Provide infrastructure improvements that support redevelopment;
* Improve aesthetics of North Tryon Street and North Church Street;
* Improve all modes of transportation;
* Improve pedestrian safety at crossing streets;
* Provide appropriate accommodation for bicycle movements; and
* Provide landscaping opportunities for street tree plantings.
* Contract amendment #3 in the amount of $148,158 will provide funding for additional engineering design services including:
* Design of a new waterline to be installed along the inbound segment of the project to accommodate future development. This new line was an added request by Charlotte Water to provide improved service now to decrease disruption as development occurs. Charlotte Water will fund the design of the waterline in the amount of $42,820;
* Construction support and administration services;
* Additional utility design coordination for both overhead and underground utilities; and
* Design adjustments and revisions to accommodate property owners.
* On June 28, 2010, the City Council approved the original contract in the amount of $804,200 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
* On July 23...
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