DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements (TCI)
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
2017-2022 Bond Program Mass Selection of Design Consultants
SUMMARY:
An ordinance authorizing the negotiation and execution of 48 professional services contracts for Civil Engineering Services, 14 professional services contracts for Architecture services and 45 professional services contracts for Landscape Architecture services, in an aggregate amount not-to-exceed $58,000,000; the negotiation and execution of agreements with utility companies to accept reimbursement for utility work from respective utilities included in the contracts; and payment subject to the availability of funds in connection with the 2017-2022 General Obligation Bond Program and the 2018-2023 Capital Budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On May 6, 2017, the 2017-2022 Bond Program, consisting of six propositions totaling $850 Million, was passed by voters. The program includes 180 projects designed to improve and enhance existing infrastructure, as well as to acquire or construct, streets, bridges, sidewalks, drainage facilities, parks, facilities, and developable residential neighborhood areas. All areas of San Antonio will benefit from projects proposed in the Bond Program. Projects may leverage funds with community partners, invest in major transportation corridors, provide complete streets, improve and support Vision Zero, and are roughly proportionate throughout San Antonio with some projects having a regional or city-wide benefit for all residents. The following provides a general description of five of the six Propositions in the Bond Program, highlighting the number of projects in each and the total amount of Bond Funds. The sixth proposition is Neighborhood Improvements totaling $20,000,000 and is not included in the Mass Selection process.
Proposition 1: Streets, Bridges, and Sidewalks Improvements 64 Projects $445,263...
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