Title
CATS Silver Line Safety and Security Consultant Contract
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract for up to $866,017.84 with AECOM for safety and security certification services related to the LYNX Silver Line Light Rail project, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute amendments to the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
John Lewis, CATS
David Moskowitz, CATS
Andrew Mock, CATS
Explanation
§ On April 28, 2021, the Metropolitan Transit Commission adopted a refined locally preferred alternative (LPA) for the LYNX Silver Line Light Rail project (project). The 29-mile LPA consists of light rail transit from the City of Belmont, through Center City Charlotte and the Town of Matthews, and into Union County. The project extends through Council Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6.
§ This action approves a contract that will support the design and evaluation process related to safety and security aspects of the project and will develop a robust safety and security certification plan. Future phases of this contract are anticipated.
§ On May 28, 2020, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); five responses were received.
§ AECOM best meets the city’s needs based on demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Establish DBE Goal: 18.00%
Committed DBE Goal: 55.78%
AECOM exceeded the established subcontracting goal and has committed 55.78% ($483,041) of the total contracted amount to the following firm(s):
§ Dovetail Consulting, Inc. (DBE), ($483,041) (Transit Safety and Security Consultant)
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Capital Investment Program