Consent 1.J.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 05/14/2018
- TITLE
- WO 18-09: Downtown Traffic Study Contract for Professional Services
- PRESENTED BY:
- David Mumford
- Department:
- Public Works
Presentation:
No
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
The purpose of this project is to analyze various alternatives to the traffic network in Downtown Billings. City staff has received various requests (reducing the number of travel lanes, street closures, and switching one-way streets to two-way streets) in the past. However, staff has been reluctant to initiate any changes without knowing how those changes impact other plans/alternatives. This study will perform the analyses and give staff a quantitative document to take to the public for input on how to shape the traffic of Downtown Billings. Staff requested the services of an engineering firm to conduct data collection and traffic modeling services for the project. Kittleson & Associates was selected through the Request for Proposals (RFP) process. Other firms considered were DOWL, Sanderson Stewart, HDR, and Marvin & Associates. The contract amount is $189,617.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
The Council may:
- Award the Contract for Professional Services to Kittleson & Associates; or
- Do not award the contract. If the contract is not awarded, staff will be unable to assess impacts to the downtown area prior to changes being made.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The cost of design services is $189,617. The project will be funded using Gas Tax.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute a Contract for Professional Services with Kittleson & Associates for $189,617.