Title
Eastway and Shamrock Drive Intersection Improvement Project
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $558,000 with Calyx Engineers and Consultants, Inc. for engineering planning services for the Eastway Drive and Shamrock Drive intersection improvement project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
Veronica Wallace, Engineering and Property Management
Dan Leaver, Engineering and Property Management
Liz Babson, Transportation
Explanation
§ The project goal is to increase vehicle capacity and enhance bicycle and pedestrian amenities at the Eastway Drive and Shamrock Drive intersection. This project was identified in the Central-Albemarle-Shamrock Comprehensive Neighborhood Improvement Program (Council District 1).
§ Planning services under this contract will include, but are not limited to, traffic analysis, community involvement, and environmental permitting.
§ On June 6, 2017, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); five proposals were received.
§ Calyx Engineers and Consultants, 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.
§ Design and construction contracts are anticipated to return to City Council for approval in the future.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The City negotiates participation after the firm is selected for this services contract (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). Calyx has committed 10.08% ($56,240) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
§ Capstone Civil Group, P.A. (MBE) ($28,000) (geotechnical)
§ Hinde Engineering, Inc. (SBE) ($14,970) (engineering consulting)
§ Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. (SBE) ($13,270) (environmental services)
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Community Investment Plan
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