REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Date: July 17, 2014
FROM: BRIAN R. MARSHALL, Director
Department of Transportation/FAX
BY: JOHN DOWNS, Planning Manager
Department of Transportation/FAX
SUBJECT
Title
Award a contract in the amount of $411,751 to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for design and engineering services for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) station area enhancements associated with the Bus and Bus Livability Grant - Bid File No. 100413JD
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council award a contract in the amount of $411,751 to Kimley-Horn Associates for design and engineering services associated with Van Ness/Mariposa BRT station area enhancements.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this project is to significantly improve pedestrian safety and enhance passenger experience associated with the signature BRT station located at Van Ness and Mariposa. This project will also provide critical connectivity between Courthouse Park and the Fulton Corridor.
On October 4, 2013, the City of Fresno, Department of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX) issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for design and engineering services associated with Van Ness/Mariposa BRT station area enhancements. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (KHA) was the only firm to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) before the due date. Because these enhancements are an integral part of the BRT project and because the Bus and Bus Livability Grant was not awarded until after the BRT designs services contract was issued, the Federal Transit Authority (FTA) required this scope of services be issued as a competitive procurement. Although several firms made inquiries regarding this project, when they realized the project was at 60 percent design, and the current design firm was eligible to submit an SOQ, they all indicated they were not likely to submit SOQs. Staff evaluated the KHA SOQ and found the firm to be well qualified.
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