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Algiers Ferry Barges Replacement Project (Refer to File ID #23-219)
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DESCRIPTION: Requesting Board authorization to award a task order for design work to Infinity Engineering and negotiate fee. |
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ACTION REQUEST: ☒ Approval ☐ Review Comment ☐ Information Only ☐ Other |
RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to approve a Notice to Proceed with Infinity Engineering, a Certified DBE/SLDBE contracted as part of the on-call Architecture and Engineering pool, to complete preliminary and final design for ferry barges at the Algiers Point and Lower Algiers Ferry Terminals for an amount to be negotiated with the selected firm.
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ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
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The landing barges at the Algiers Point Ferry Terminal and the Lower Algiers Terminal are both at the end of their useful life. Each of these facilities provides a unique and distinct purpose to the agency’s ferry system, which provides essential connections to the region’s residents. In 2022, RTA received two grant awards from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Passenger Ferry Grant Program to replace each of these barges to ensure reliable service for these ferry routes. The RTA’s intent is for the final design of the new barges to be a “universal barge concept” capable of serving multiple locations. The Barges Replacement Project - Design Phase will complete the design component of the barge replacement project. This is aligned with the Agency’s Strategic Mobility Plan-World-Class Rider Experience goal.
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DISCUSSION:
The Barges Replacement Project will deliver the following:
• Design of new barges to replace existing barges at Algiers Point and Lower Algiers Terminals. This includes preliminary design documentation, specifications and cost estimates at 30%, 60% and 90% design for RTA’s review and approval, as well as final design documentation, including specifications and cost estimates.
• Construction Support Services for Barge Replacement Construction activities.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The project is funded from LA2022-030 and LA2022-006 grants. The total project amount (including design and construction) is not-to-exceed $13,670,000, the federal share is $10,936,000 and the local share is $2,734,000. The final not-to-exceed amount for design will be negotiated with the selected firm.
NEXT STEPS:
Staff will negotiate the final not-to-exceed amount for the scope of service and upon successful completion, will issue the Notice-to-Proceed to Infinity Engineering and kickoff the project with all project stakeholders. Staff will bring the final award amount to Board for ratification.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Infinity Engineering Proposal
3. Barges Replacement Project - Design Phase Scope
Prepared By: Joanna Farley, jfarley@rtaforward.org
Title: Senior Transportation Planner
Reviewed By: Dwight Norton dnorton@rtaforward.org
Title: Interim Chief of Infrastructure, Planning, and Information Technology
Reviewed By: Gizelle Johnson-Banks
Title: Chief Financial Officer
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Lona Edwards Hankins Date
Chief Executive Officer