Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 6/2/2026
Item Status: New
From: Frank Lundy, P.E., County Engineer
Seth Peterson, P.E., Pre-Construction Manager
Submitted by: Lisa Sangster, Administrative Support Coordinator
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Engineering Fee Proposal for Design of Willie Cooper Road Extension
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the Engineering Fee Proposal with Volkert, Inc., for design of the Willie Cooper Road Extension with design fees not to exceed $1,724,763.00.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Baldwin County Commission is considering approval of a professional services contract with Volkert, Inc. for the design of a roadway segment extending from Old Jack Springs Road eastward to State Route 287, then continuing east along Willie Cooper Road to the future Baldwin Beach Express II corridor.
The proposed project will provide an east-west connector between two major arterial roadways and is intended to improve regional connectivity, support mobility, and enhance long-term economic development opportunities within the area. The scope of services includes roadway design, geotechnical investigations, surveying, environmental permitting, intersection improvements, drainage and stormwater infrastructure, traffic signal design, pedestrian elements, and roadway lighting.
Funding for the design activity will be provided through the 2024 Tax Increment Financing District (TIF D1) warrant proceeds. This action follows prior Commission approval authorizing the Baldwin County Highway Department to begin right-of-way acquisition for future intersection safety improvements along State Route 287 between Old Jack Springs Road and Willie Cooper Road.
Previous Commission action/date: November 18, 2025 - Authorized the Highway Department to acquire right-of-way for future intersection safety improvements along State Route 287 between Old Jack Springs Road and Willie Cooper Road.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $1,724,763.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: HW25116.1PRECN.1CONTR SRV.1CONT201
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: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration Staff prepare correspondence and send to Volkert, Inc. Highway Department will issue notice to proceed.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Contact:
Volkert, Inc.
ATTN: Jay Palmer, Project Manager
1110 Montlimar Drive, Suite 1050
Mobile, Alabama 36609
Additional instructions/notes: N/A