Title
Approval for the Mayor and/or City Administrator to sign a contract with Parsons Brinkerhoff for design of the new SR400 Northbound Early Off-Ramp Project in the amount of $476,919.
Presented by Steve Acenbrak, Director of Transportation
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Item Summary:
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #13-030-B was issued and sixteen (16) proposals were received. A Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) procurement process was conducted at which time four (4) firms were short-listed and interviewed. Parsons Brinckerhoff was selected as the most qualified firm. The negotiated fee for this scope of work is $476,919.
This project includes the traffic analysis, environmental documentation, concept refinement, and complete construction design plans to implement an early off-ramp from northbound SR 400 to Market Boulevard. This project will provide an alternate route from northbound SR 400 to Old Alabama Road and will improve access to properties in the southeast quadrant of the interchange.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On April 9, 2013 the Administration, Finance, Recreation and Parks Committee recommended placing this Item on the April 22, 2013 Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
Funds in the amount of $500,000 are approved in the Holcomb Bridge Road/ GA400 Interchange Improvement bond project account, ORG 31242101, OBJ 541415, Project 91012, for the design of this project
Presented by:
Steven D. Acenbrak, PE, LEED AP, Director of Transportation