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Independence Boulevard Area Sidewalk and Bike Facilities South
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Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $418,521 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide planning services for the Independence Boulevard Sidewalk and Bike Facilities South.
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Staff Resource(s):
Gina Shell, Engineering and Property Management
Bette Frederick, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
§ In November 2016, voters approved a $2 million bond referendum for the Southeast Corridor Sidewalk and Bikeway Improvement Program.
§ This contract will provide planning services for 4.37 miles of sidewalk with two projects identified in the Independence Boulevard Sidewalk and Bike Facilities-South:
- South Ped Bike Boulevard - Independence Boulevard Area Project (paralleling Independence Boulevard from Briar Creek Greenway to Mason Wallace Park, 3.8 miles).
- Briar Creek Road Connector (Commonwealth Avenue to Monroe Road, .57 miles).
§ The planning services include but are not limited to:
- Public involvement,
- Various analysis (e.g. storm drainage, traffic, etc.),
- Conceptual plans, and
- Cost estimates.
§ On February 17, 2014, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was advertised for advanced preliminary planning to begin work on the 2014 Community Investment Plan.
- On April 28, 2014, City Council approved a contract in the amount of $175,000 to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for sidewalk and bikeway improvement projects. This contract included an option to continue services with the selected consultant as an incentive for good performance.
§ Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. is the best qualified firm to meet the City’s needs.
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). Kimley-Horn has committed 23.57 percent ($98,655) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
§ CES Group Engineers (SBE, WBE) ($42,000) (survey/mapping)
§ Hinde Engineering (SBE) ($30,320) (planning)
§ Amy K Steinmetz (SBE) ($15,000) (community engagement)
§ Boyle Consulting Engineers (SBE) ($11,335) (geotechnical)
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Transportation Community Investment Plan
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