Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 3/3/2026
Item Status: New
From: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director; Brian Underwood, Grants Director; Mark Acreman, Assistant County Engineer; Sarah Hart Sislak, Eastern Shore MPO Director
Submitted by: Jeanette Brown, Assistant Purchasing Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Contract Relating to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional Services for Development of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan for Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Baldwin County Commission
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for Development of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan for Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Baldwin County Commission in the estimated amount of $400,000.00.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Commission, during its January 6, 2026, Regular meeting, authorized County staff to begin contract negotiations with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., so that a final recommendation could be brought to the Commission for approval. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., has submitted a Contract for Development of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan for Eastern Shore MPO and the BCC in the amount of $400,000.00. Staff recommends the Commission approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Contract.
This project is funded through a U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant and BCC funding.
Previous Commission action/date:
01/06/2026 meeting: Authorized staff to begin negotiations with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., so that a final recommendation for award can be made to the BCC for Professional Services for Development of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan for Eastern Shore MPO and the BCC.
10/07/2025 meeting: Approved the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional Services for Development of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan for the Eastern Shore MPO and authorized the Purchasing Director to advertise the RFQ.
08/19/2025 meeting: Authorized the Chairman to execute a grant agreement between the BCC and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for the SS4A grant.
09/17/2024 meeting: Adopted Resolution #2024-159 which adopted the Baldwin County FY 2024-2025 Budget and approved the Decision Item List that included the local match for the SS4A Grant - Safety Action Plan.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: Estimated contract amount $400,000.00 (Federal Grant: $320,000; Local Match: $80,000)
Budget line item(s) to be used: HW25080.1PRECN.1CONTR SRV
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?
Yes
Reviewed/approved by: Brad Hicks, County Attorney (02/13/2026)
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: 03/03/2026
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Letter to Vendor
Additional instructions/notes: N/A