Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to modify and increase an existing contract with Korda Nemeth Engineering, Inc. for the Short North Streetscape Improvement contract in an amount up to $250,000.00.
Ordinance 0157-2012 authorized the preparation of a preliminary engineering document to recommend streetscape improvements to High Street from Convention Center Drive to King Ave./E. 7th Ave.
Ordinance 1231-2012 authorized an extension of the project boundaries from King Ave./E. 7th Ave. to 9th Ave. with the same scope as the original contract.
Work performed to date for this project includes the preliminary engineering study and meetings with primary stakeholders of the project. The preliminary engineering study is nearly complete and the next step of the project is detailed design for Phase 1.
This modification consists of detailed design and construction plan preparation services for Phase 1 of the project, High Street from Convention Center Drive to Goodale Street. Improvements to be designed are primarily focused on updating and enhancing the pedestrian environment including lighting, curb extensions, sidewalk, ADA compliance, and streetscape/landscaping components. Additionally, design of improvements to features within the corridor such as traffic signals, utilities, storm water infrastructure, pavement, and bikeway facilities will be performed.
The original contract amount: $500,000.00 (EL012458, Ord. 0157-2012)
The total of Modification No. 1: $ 63,726.04 (EL013026, Ord. 1231-2012)
The total of Modification No. 2: $250,000.00
The contract amount including all modifications: $813,726.04
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Korda Nemeth Engineering, Inc.
3. PLANNED MODIFICATION
This is a planned modification. The orig...
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