Title
Lakeview Road Farm-to-Market Project
Action
Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract not to exceed $1,510,300 with HNTB North Carolina, P.C., to provide engineering services for the Lakeview Road Farm-to-Market project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
Bette Frederick, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
* The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has allocated $9,000,000 from State Bonus Allocation Funds for the City to administer the planning, design, and construction of the Lakeview Road Farm-to-Market project.
* These funds were accepted by City Council on March 1, 2017, via a Municipal Agreement with NCDOT. No City funds will be used for this project.
* The City has worked with NCDOT and committed to advance the project into the construction phase and obligate construction funds by Fiscal Year 2020. The City is managing the project on behalf of NCDOT.
* This project will add transportation capacity along Lakeview Road from Reames Road to Old Statesville Road, and accommodate the additional traffic expected as a result of the construction of NCDOT's I-77 Lakeview Road Direct Connect Interchange. Intersection modifications, additional through/turning lanes, pedestrian facilities, and bicycle facilities will be considered.
* The contract will provide project planning and design services. The engineering services will include, but are not limited to:
* Traffic analysis,
* Public involvement,
* Coordination with NCDOT and private development,
* Right-of-way plans,
* Traffic control plans,
* Final construction documents, and
* General construction administration.
* On November 08, 2016, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); seven proposals were received from interested professional service providers.
* HNTB North Carolina, P.C. was selected as the best qualified firm to meet the City's needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of...
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