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Algiers Ferry Buildings Renovation Project
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DESCRIPTION: Requesting Board authorization to award the task order for design service to Batture, LLC |
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ACTION REQUEST: ☒ Approval ☐ Review Comment ☐ Information Only ☐ Other |
RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to award a task order to Batture, LLC a Certified DBE/SLDBE contracted as part of the on-call Architecture and Engineering pool, to complete preliminary and final design for the renovation and modernization activities for the Algiers Point Ferry Terminal and Lower Algiers Maintenance Facility for an amount not to exceed $1,100,000.
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ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
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In 2019, RTA received an award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Passenger Ferry Grant Program to rehabilitate the Algiers Point Ferry Terminal and Lower Algiers Ferry Maintenance Building. In 2022, RTA received an additional FTA grant to further enhance the scope and scale of renovations of the Algiers Point Ferry Terminal.
The Algiers Point Ferry Terminal renovations aim to make the terminal more operationally effective by removing the now obsolete pedestrian bridge; upgrading the main passenger access ramps; retrofitting the site to improve site circulation, landscaping, and stormwater retention; and upgrading the interior for enhanced community use and administration offices. The current ceiling height of approximately 26’ in the terminal is not energy or space-efficient, and the proposal is to reduce the ceiling volume by adding a second floor. This will reduce operating expenses and double the usable square footage of the building. The main floor can then be used for concession or similar use to generate operating revenue. The RTA is also interested in providing infrastructure that may be needed during emergency situations, such as an Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and/or cooling and heating stations. This will be a coordinated effort with the local utility's ongoing programs for Energy Smart savings. Many of the LEED design principles will be incorporated into the design effort, to assist with the reduction of operating expenses.
The Ferry Maintenance Facility, located next to the Lower Algiers ferry landing, is in need of repairs. The exterior envelope of the building needs to be waterproofed by either replacing the roof and/or recoating the surface. The HVAC system needs to be replaced and there is some general deferred maintenance related to other building systems that need to be replaced or upgraded. There will also be some enhancements made to the building’s floor plan to improve operational efficiency.
A robust community engagement process will be included during the design phase to ensure riders, residents and community stakeholders are part of the process from the outset.
These scopes of work are aligned with the Agency’s Strategic Mobility Plan-World-Class Rider Experience goal
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DISCUSSION:
The Algiers Ferry Buildings Renovation Project will deliver the following:
• Conceptual Design Phase:
o Refined goals and design requirements for each building
o Community input collected from engagement activities to show the preferences and needs of transit riders, adjacent residents, local businesses, and other community stakeholders.
o Detailed site and building condition assessment.
o Up to 3 design concepts that address the needs and preferences of the community, RTA design requirements, and fit the overall project budget for selection to the next phase.
o Materials for a review of the conceptual design by stakeholders.
• Detailed Design Phase:
o Preliminary plans at 30%, 60%, and 90% for review and consideration by RTA. Additionally, draft specifications and construction cost estimates will be provided with 30%, 60%, and 90% plans for review and consideration by RTA. A high-level 10-year building operating costs and revenue pro forma will also be provided at each planning stage for the Algiers Point Terminal Building. All submittals will include a summary letter detailing all of this and any other considerations RTA should be aware of.
o Bid package(s) for phased demolition activities, including demolition activities following the completion of 30% design. These may include selective demolition and removal work necessary for complete site condition assessment, and selective structure demolition of the pedestrian bridge or other elements to be removed.
o Final plans and specifications, construction cost estimate, estimated time for construction, and a summary letter detailing all of this, and any other considerations RTA should be aware.
• Construction Phase:
o Construction support services, as described in the scope of work above.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The project is funded by LA2019-005 and the FY2022 Passenger Ferry grants. The total project amount (including design and construction) is not to exceed $9,580,000, the federal share is $7,664,000 and the local share is $1,916,000. The final not-to-exceed amount for design service during all phases of the project is $1,100,000.
NEXT STEPS:
Staff will issue the Notice to Proceed to Batture, LLC.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Batture, LLC Proposal
3. Algiers Ferry Buildings Renovation 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
11/3/2023
Lona Edwards Hankins Date
Chief Executive Officer