Title
Monroe Road Streetscape Planning and Design Contract
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $1,699,100 with RS&H Architects-Engineers-Planners, Inc. for planning and design services for Monroe Road Streetscape.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
Bette Frederick, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
* The Monroe Road Streetscape project was identified in the Independence Boulevard Area Plan. The proposed project includes making improvements between Briar Creek Road and Sharon Amity Road to create a more pedestrian-oriented and mixed use development. Proposed improvements include sidewalks, mid-block crossings, bicycle lanes, and on-street parking.
* On February 17, 2014, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); five proposals were received from interested service providers.
* RS&H Architects-Engineers-Planners, Inc. (RS&H) was selected to orchestrate a pre-planning phase to garner community support and help provide community engagement with other projects in the area. The project received $75,000 in initial funding to complete the pre-planning phase.
* In November 2016, $2.08 million was approved in the Transportation bonds for planning and design.
* This contract will include, but is not limited to traffic analysis, public involvement, coordination with private development, right-of-way plans, and traffic control plans.
* An additional $8.32 million is proposed to be included in the 2018 bond referendum for a total project budget of $10.4 million.
* This contract is for planning and design phase plans. This phased approach to completing construction plans is consistent with City contracting procedures.
* It is anticipated that City Council will be asked to approve a construction contract in the future when the planning and design phase has been completed.
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