Title
Design Services for Comprehensive Neighborhood Improvement Projects
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $300,000 with AECOM Technical Services of North Carolina, Inc. (AECOM) for engineering design services for the I-77 West Trade Underpass Enhancement Projects, and
B. Approve a contract in the amount of $445,000 with AECOM Technical Services of North Carolina, Inc. (AECOM) for engineering design services for the Five Point Plaza Improvement Project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
Veronica Wallace, Engineering and Property Management
Background
* The I-77/West Trade Street Underpass Enhancement Project and the Five Points Plaza Improvement Projects were identified in the West Trade Street-Rozzelles Ferry Comprehensive Neighborhood Improvement Program. These projects are located in Council District 2.
* On March 18, 2016, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); 20 proposals were
received from interested professional services providers.
* On October 10, 2016, City Council approved planning services contracts with AECOM for the West Trade/I-77 Underpass Enhancement Project in the amount of $215,000 and for the Five Points Plaza Improvement Project in the amount of $180,000.
* As part of the contracts, the City included an option to continue services with the selected consultant as an incentive for good performance.
* AECOM 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.
* Construction contracts are anticipated to return to City Council for approval in the future.
Explanation
Action A - I-77/West Trade Underpass Enhancement Project
* The I-77/West Trade Street Underpass Enhancement Project will provide transportation enhancements for the existing City LYNX Gold Line, and current bus, walking and bicycle mobility options.
* Design services include, but are no...
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