Title
Resolution Awarding Professional Services Contract to Moser Mayer Phoenix Associates for the J. Douglas Galyon Depot Tunnel Leak Repairs and Miscellaneous Improvements Projects
Body
Department: Transportation
Council District: Citywide
Public Hearing: NA
Advertising Date/By: NA
Contact 1 and Phone: Adam Fischer 373-2861
Contact 2 and Phone: Bruce Adams 412-6237
PURPOSE:
The GTA Board recommended a professional services contract award to Moser Mayer Phoenix Associates for design work associated with the J. Douglas Galyon Depot Tunnel Leak Repairs and Miscellaneous Improvements project. A resolution is needed to award this contract in the amount of $152,100.
BACKGROUND:
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Rail Division awarded grant funds in the amount of $400,000 to support projects at the J. Douglas Galyon Depot. These projects include repairs and renovations to address several challenges that have resulted from significant growth in ridership and services provided by the various modes of transportation serviced at the Depot. The City will use the funds for Phase 1 improvements which will include repairing leaks in the Amtrak passenger and baggage tunnels. The Greensboro City Council approved a budget ordinance for this project at their February 17, 2016 meeting. At their October 27, 2015 meeting, the GTA Board recommended the design contract be awarded to Moser Mayer Phoenix Associates, after a competitive bid process.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost of work to be performed under this contract is $152,100. These funds are budgeted in the NCDOT Rail Division Grant FY 15 account: 567-4503-01.5410. A budget adjustment is required to move funds into the correct account.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Department of Transportation recommends and requests that the City Council approve the attached resolution awarding this contract to Moser Mayer Phoenix Associates and approve the associated budget adjustment.