Submitted by: Hal Metzler
Submitting Department: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Pennoni On-call Transportation Projects
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Suggested Action:
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I move that the Mayor and Council authorize an expenditure not to exceed $100,000 to Pennoni for transportation related projects to included speed and traffic calming studies, roadway analysis and design, and transportation grant proposal preparation, writing, and management, as well as additional tasks as required under their existing contract with the City.
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Summary Background:
In the Fall of 2019, the City solicited a Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide on-call transportation design and engineering services to the City. Pennoni was one of two firms selected to receive a contract, which was awarded in January 2020.
Since that time the number of transportation related projects has increased. In the past several months the City has received several traffic calming petitions from residents throughout the City; this is in addition to the West Hyattsville Road reconstruction projects, potential transfer of ownership for MD-208 (Hamilton Street), and the projects recommended by the 2018 Citywide Transportation Study. Pennoni may be participating in FY23 traffic related Council initiatives, and there may be additional projects that arise from the American Rescue Plan Act and the recently passed federal Infrastructure funding bill as well as projects related to federal and State stormwater funding that may become available to the City.
This expenditure will allow City staff to utilize Pennoni to provide support for current and upcoming petitions, various traffic studies and projects, completing the engineering for the Emerson St retaining wall replacement, as well as evaluate and prepare the necessary paperwork to apply for a federal Reconnecting Communities grant.
Next Steps:
Issue purchase order and begin various tasks.
Fiscal Impact:
NTE $100,000
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend support.
Community Engagement:
Pennoni will be responding to petitions and other requests from residents, community meetings will be scheduled and held as appropriate for the individual tasks.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community
Legal Review Required?
N/A