Title
Central Avenue/Kilborne Drive/Norland Road Pedestrian Improvements Project Design Phase
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $272,960 with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. for engineering design services for the Central Avenue/Kiborne Drive/Norland Road Pedestrian Improvements Project.
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Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
Veronica Wallace, Engineering and Property Management
Mark Grimshaw, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
§ This contract will provide design services for the Central Avenue/Kilborne Drive/Norland Road Pedestrian Improvements project identified in the Central/Albemarle/Shamrock Comprehensive Neighborhood Improvement Program located in Council Districts 1 and 5.
§ This project will include pedestrian and bicycle improvements and will enhance the existing City-owned parcel (parcel identification number 101-183-02) located at the intersection of Kilborne Drive and Central Avenue to create an Urban Greenspace with public art reflecting the history and culture of the area.
§ Improvements will include, but are not limited to sidewalks, bicycle lanes, storm drainage, utility relocations, right-of-way/easements, and traffic control.
§ On February 24, 2016, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); 20 proposals were received.
§ Alta Planning + Design, Inc. was selected as 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.
§ On November 28, 2016, City Council approved a contract in the amount of $189,600 to Alta Planning + Design, Inc. for planning services for the Central Avenue/Kilborne Drive and Norland Road Pedestrian Improvements project.
§ Alta Planning + Design, Inc. has completed the planning phase which included traffic analysis, public meetings and outreach, conceptual plans, field surveys, and mapping.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The City negotiates participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). Alta Planning + Design, Inc. has committed 10.06% ($27,450) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm:
§ The Dodd Studio, LLC (SBE) ($27,450) (landscape architecture)
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Community Investment Plan
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