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Bus Shelter Construction
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DESCRIPTION: Purchase and Installation of Non-Advertising Bus shelters throughout the New Orleans area.
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ACTION REQUEST:
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to award a contract to Pivotal Engineering in the amount of $885,083.00 for the Scope of Work designated as Base Bid of $745,270.00 and Alternate1 of $139,813.00 items in the Louisiana Uniform Public Bid Form.
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ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
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The Regional Transit Authority plan to enhance the rider experience by adding bus shelters throughout the New Orleans area to provide comfort and safety for waiting passengers. Twenty-six shelter locations were identified by using RTA ridership data and other equity data inputs. Each selected location was also analyzed by using the City of New Orleans zoning and permitting criteria for shelter installation.
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DISCUSSION:
An engineering package which details the scope of work has been completed by Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC. The drawings and specifications were the documents provided to potential bidders by way of the RTA ProcureWare System. The funding available will be sufficient for items designated as base bid and alternate 1 as per the Engineering Package.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The construction funding is being made available by the following sources: FTA grant #LA2018-015 in the amount of $133,841.60 with local match of $33,460.40; FTA grant #LA2021-031 in the amount of $460,000.00 with local match of $115,000.00; FTA grant #LA2016-011 in the amount of $111,572.00 with local match of $27,893.00 and fiscal year local budget in the amount of $180,333.00.
NEXT STEPS:
Upon RTA Board approval, an award letter will be issued to Pivotal Engineering and a purchase order will be requested.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. RTA's Solicitation Request ...
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