Title
Park South Drive Extension Project
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $520,000 with AECOM Technical Services of North Carolina, Inc. for planning and design services for the Park South Extension Project.
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Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
Bette Frederick, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
* Park South Drive Extension was approved by voters in the amount of $4 million as part of the City's 2016 Bond Referendum, and an additional $4.6 million will be recommended for the 2018 Bond Referendum for a potential total of $8.6 million.
* This project will extend Park South Drive from Fairview Road to Carnegie Boulevard and will extend the existing eastbound left-turn lane on Fairview Road.
* The project goals include enhancing the street network, reducing delays at other signalized intersections along Fairview Road and creating an additional street connection to help support SouthPark as a vibrant, mixed-use activity corridor.
* Work will include, but is not limited to:
* Community engagement,
* Urban street design,
* Alternative analysis,
* Field investigations,
* Preliminary plans,
* Right-of-way plans,
* Cost estimates, and
* Final design plans for construction.
* On November 30, 2016, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); six proposals were received from interested professional service providers.
* AECOM Technical Services of North Carolina, Inc. is the best qualified firm to meet the City's needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
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). AECOM has committed 18.19 percent ($94,635) of the total contract amount to the following firms:
* Hinde Engineering, Inc. (SBE) ($29,800) (utility coordination)
* Neighborin...
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