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Dave McKinney Avenue Extension and McFarlane Boulevard Connector Projects
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Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $227,923 with STV Engineers, Inc. for design services for the Dave McKinney Avenue extension and McFarlane Boulevard connector projects.
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Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
Veronica Wallace, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
* This contract will provide design services to extend Dave McKinney Avenue and a feasibility study for the McFarlane Boulevard connector, both identified in Phase 2 of the Northeast Corridor Infrastructure Program (NECI) (Council District 4).
* NECI is a collection of projects selected to improve pedestrian, bicyclist, and motorist access to the LYNX Blue Line Extension.
* The Dave McKinney Avenue extension project will extend Dave McKinney Avenue from West Rocky River Road along the northern property line of Newell Elementary School to tie into a parcel currently being rezoned for a future housing development.
* This contract also includes a feasibility study of the McFarlane Boulevard connector to connect McFarlane Boulevard to the I-85/US 29 connector.
* On September 7, 2017, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); 13 proposals were received.
* STV Engineers, 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 firm is selected for this services contract (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). STV Engineers, Inc. has committed 10.08% ($22,965) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
* Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. (SBE) ($2,375) (environmental),
* The Dodd Studio, LLC (SBE) ($6,000) (landscape architecture), and
* Progressive Design Group, Inc. (SBE) ($14,590) (traffic/tr...
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