CC MEETING: May 21, 2013
DATE: May 14, 2013
TO: Leonard Martin, City Manager
FROM: Cesar J. Molina, Jr., P.E., Director of Engineering
Title
Consider Authorizing The City Manager To Approve A Contract With Jacobs Engineering Group For The TOD Transportation And Parking Study Update In An Amount of $149,996.00.
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BACKGROUND:
Due to actual development patterns, more defined transportation network changes, new parking opportunities, the 2010 census, and other factors, an update of the original transportation and parking study will be conducted for the Downtown area, including re-consideration of the TOD connector alignment and the new Belt Line Road/IH-35E grade separation.
Based on the department's policies and procedures, Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. is identified as the most qualified provider because of their demonstrated competence and qualifications on previous projects.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The total cost of the engineering contract is $149,996.00. Funding is available in Account Unit 854660 (Traffic Consolidated - Downtown Carrollton Traffic Study).
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
The project contributes to community sustainability by helping maintain transportation infrastructure in proportion to overall demand and TOD development.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to execute an engineering contract with Jacobs Engineering Group in an amount of $149,996.00.