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Contract - Critical Intersection Design and Cost Estimation
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lee Jenson, Planning, Director, 704-283-3564
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
1) October 2, 2024, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 23-666 - Authorization to apply for grant.
2) June 3, 2024, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 24-336 - Interlocal Agreement with City of Charlotte.
BACKGROUND:
Union County has been awarded a planning grant by the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO), with funding starting July 1, 2024, and running through June 30, 2025. Union County has committed $20,000, with the total project budget being $240,000, with $28,000 in local match being provided by participating municipalities. The City of Charlotte serves as the administrative support for CRTPO and is the pass through of funds from the NCDOT for this project. Union County completed a request for Qualifications (RFQ) process and selected Rummel, Klepper & Kahl (RK&K) as the preferred proposal. The attached service agreement has completed the contract review process and allows Union County to begin the 12-month study to analyze six intersections to develop preferred conceptual designs and cost estimates.
The Procurement Department partnered with Panning to issue Request for Qualifications #2024-029 Union Count 2024 Critical Intersection Analysis Design and Cost Estimate Study . On April 3, 2024, four proposals were received and reviewed by an evaluation team in accordance with applicable evaluation criteria for this project. The top ranked two firms/vendors were invited to shortlist interview/presentations. As a result, the team requests approval t...
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