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A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to approve a contract with Atkins North America, Inc., to develop a Comprehensive Multi-Modal Transportation Plan pursuant to Florida Statute 287.055, known as the “Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act,” and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2015.07.14.
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On September 26, 2015, the City Commission authorized negotiations with Atkins North America, Inc., as the transportation planning consulting firm selected as a result of an RFQ process, to determine the terms and conditions of a contract for consulting services necessary for the development of a Comprehensive Multi-Modal Transportation Plan for the City of Coral Gables.
The purpose of this contract is to hire a qualified firm to conduct a ten year comprehensive transportation plan for the City that improves accessibility for all modes of transportation, with an emphasis on sustainability, and provides recommended improvements based on current and projected future conditions. The plan is to provide for convenient and efficient use of motorized and non-motorized transportation, and address such issues as vehicular circulation and parking, pedestrian/bicyclist movements, and public and locally operated transportation. The core objective of the plan is to provide a safe and effective multi-modal transportation network that provides job accessibility without jeopardizing the high quality of life that exists in surrounding neighborhoods.
Negotiations have been completed with Atkins North America, Inc., resulting in the attached contract.