Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 11/21/2023
Item Status: New
From: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director / Mark Acreman, Assistant County Engineer / Seth Peterson, Pre-Construction Manager
Submitted by: Susan Kilby-Aaron, Assistant Purchasing Director
______________________________________________________________________
ITEM TITLE
Title
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Engineering / Environmental Services for County Road 65 Corridor Extension Project between County Roads 34 and 36 for the Baldwin County Commission
End
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Engineering / Environmental Services for the County Road 65 Corridor Extension Project between County Roads 34 and 36 and authorize the Purchasing Director to advertise the RFQ.
End
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Highway Department is requesting that the Commission approve the attached solicitation for professional services. Engineering / environmental services are needed for the design of a new roadway and intersection improvements at County Road (CR) 65 Corridor Extension from CR-34 to CR-36 section. The purpose is to improve safety, increase capacity, support economic growth, and allow citizens and visitors a safe evacuation route when needed. Staff recommends the Commission approve the RFQ and authorize the Purchasing Director to advertise.
Previous Commission action/date:
09/28/2023 meeting: Approved CR-65 Extension from CR-34 to CR-36 funding in the FY 2024 budget.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: 11/21/2023
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Mail RFQ
Additional instructions/notes: N/A