REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to extend an existing contract - Public Works, Atlanta Regional Commission Contract UP1728, Fulton County Transit Master Plan in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., (Atlanta, GA) to continue providing engineering and planning services associated with the update and execution of the Fulton County Transit Plan. Effective upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed for one year.
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-420, contract modifications within the scope of the contract and necessary for contract completion, in the specifications, services, time of performance or terms and conditions of the contract shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Infrastructure and Economic Development
IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Scope of Work: On March 18, 2020, the BOC approved a one-year contract extension with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to continue their update of the Fulton County Transit Master Plan and exploration of possible funding mechanisms for the transit improvements. During 2020, Kimley-Horn assisted Fulton County in revising the Master Plan based on new and evolving information provided by GDOT and MARTA, submitted all transit projects to the ATL for consideration as part of the Regional Transit Plan, facilitated the discussion of short-term, preferred transit investment scenarios for funding the highest priority projects, and aided with project implementation efforts associated with the Transit Master Plan projects and initiatives...
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