Title
Design of Cross Charlotte Trail Segments
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract for $763,416 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for design services for the Orr Road to Rocky River Road segment of the Cross Charlotte Trail,
B. Approve a contract for $744,834 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for design services for the Matheson Avenue to Craighead Road segment of the Cross Charlotte Trail, and
C. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Mike Davis, General Services
Explanation
§ The Cross Charlotte Trail is a joint project of the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County to create a 26-mile trail and greenway facility stretching from the City of Pineville to the UNC Charlotte campus and on to the Cabarrus County line.
§ Design services will include asphalt and concrete pathway, multiple retaining walls, bridges, elevated boardwalk, storm drainage, wheelchair ramps, bank stabilization, landscaping, pavement markings, erosion control, and traffic control.
§ Council will be asked to approve future contracts for real estate acquisition and construction.
Action A
§ This contract will include design services for the Orr Road to Rocky River Road segment located in Council District 4 and maintain continuity from the planning phase.
§ On October 25, 2016, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); eight responses were received.
§ Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. was the firm best qualified to meet the city’s needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
§ On September 25, 2017, City Council approved a contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for planning services.
Action B
§ This contract will include design services for the Matheson Avenue to Craighead Road segment located in Council District 1 and maintain continuity from the planning phase.
§ On March 20, 2014, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); five responses were received.
§ Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. was the firm best qualified to meet the city’s needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
§ On October 29, 2015, City Council approved a contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for planning services.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates subcontracting participation after firms are selected for these services contracts Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy.)
Action A
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. has committed 10.42% ($79,540) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
§ CMW Design Strategies, LLC (SBE, MBE) ($5,000) (landscape architecture)
§ Boyle Consulting Engineers, PLLC (SBE) ($36,500) (geotechnical)
§ Hinde Engineering, Inc. (SBE) ($38,040) (utility coordination)
Action B
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. has committed 10.23% ($76,170) to the following certified firms:
§ CMW Design Strategies, LLC (SBE, MBE) ($5,000) (landscape architecture)
§ Boyle Consulting Engineers, PLLC (SBE) ($26,000) (geotechnical)
§ Hinde Engineering, Inc. (SBE) ($45,170) (utility coordination)
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Capital Investment Plan
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