Title
Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute a Contract with Transportation Management and Design, Inc. to Complete Phase 2 of the Mobility Greensboro 2040 Long Range Public Transportation Plan
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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:
A resolution needs to be approved to authorize Phase 2 of the Mobility Greensboro 2040 Long Range Public Transportation Plan.
BACKGROUND:
On October 10, 2016, the Greensboro Transit Authority issued a Request for Proposal to develop a comprehensive long range public transportation plan for the City of Greensboro called "Mobility Greensboro 2040 Long Range Public Transportation Plan" to be completed in two phases. On March 7, 2017, the Greensboro City Council authorized the execution of a contract with Transportation Management and Design, Inc. to develop both phases of the "Mobility Greensboro 2040 Long Range Public Transportation Plan". In the March 7, 2017 City Council Resolution, the Council awarded the contract to Transportation Management and Design, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $149,936.00 which was for the costs associated with Phase 1 of the Project. City staff would like to proceed with Phase 2 of the "Mobility Greensboro 2040 Long Range Public Transportation Plan." The cost to complete Phase 2 is $98,665.00.
Federal transit grants require participation with Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). This contract had a goal of 2% DBE participation and TMD committed to meeting the 2% DBE goal set for this contract.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funding for this study will come from the Section 5303 Planning Grant for FY 2018 which has been established in GTA Grant Fund account 220-4507-01.5413. Project costs will be reimbursed as follows:
$78,932 Federal (80%)
$ 9,866 State (10%)
$ 9,867 Local (10%)
$98,665
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
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