Title
Beatties Ford Road/Sunset Road Pedestrian Improvements Design Services
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $534,103 with DRMP, Inc. for engineering design services for the Beatties Ford Road/Sunset Road Pedestrian Improvements Project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
Veronica Wallace, Engineering and Property Management
Imad Fakhreddin, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
* This contract will provide design services for the Beatties Ford Road/Sunset Road Pedestrian Improvements Project identified in the Sunset-Beatties Ford Comprehensive Neighborhood Improvement Program in Council District 2. The project limits are along Beatties Ford Road from Pauline Lane to Lakeview Road, and Sunset Road from Oakdale Road to the Sunset Corners Shopping Center.
* This project will provide better access to the park and improve safety of pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists.
* Improvements will include, but are not limited to sidewalks, accessible ramps, and a traffic signal at the intersection of Beatties Ford Road and Trinity Road.
* On February 24, 2016, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); 20 proposals were received.
* DRMP, 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 February 27, 2017, City Council approved a contract in the amount of $290,000 to DRMP, Inc. for planning services for the Beatties Ford Road/Sunset Road Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements project.
* DRMP, 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 subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1 (h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). DRMP, Inc. has committed to ...
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