DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 5
SUBJECT:
Design Services Agreement with Debra Dockery and Associates for the West Commerce Economic Corridor Master Plan Study.
SUMMARY:
An ordinance for the West Commerce Economic Corridor Master Plan Study authorizing the execution of a Professional Design Services Agreement with Debra Dockery and Associates in an amount not to exceed $240,000.00, a FY 2015 Certificates of Obligation funded project located in Council District 5.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
City Council approved within the FY 2015 Budget the allocation of $1 million towards the West Commerce Economic Corridor in Council District 5 to include an engineering assessment, master plan for infrastructure improvements, and initial design of those improvements.
The enhancements envisioned within this corridor will enhance the recent revitalization efforts near downtown and help spur new business opportunities. Improvements to this corridor also will create improved connectivity and mobility for current residents, customers, employees and tourists who come to enjoy San Antonio's rich cultural history. This west side area is home to institutions such as UTSA, the new VIA Centro Plaza, University Hospital District and residential developments such as the Peanut Factory and the Vitre Apartments (Toudouze).
Of the $1 million allocated, approximately $98,500.00 has been spent to date on the traffic and bridge studies, with approximately $240,000.00 allocated to be spent on the Master Plan. The remaining estimated $660,000.00 is to be used for project design.
Procurement of Services
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was released on April 17, 2015. The RFQ was advertised in the San Antonio Hart Beat, on the City's website and the Texas Electronic State Business Daily. Responses were due on May 19, 2015. Ten firms responded to t...
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