REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Award of Contract for Consultant Services for Bicycle Plan, Safe Routes to School Plan, and Pedestrian Safety and Circulation Plan (F18-218)
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approval is requested to award a contract in the not to exceed amount of $411,264 to Alta Planning + Design of Oakland for consulting services for the development of Bicycle Plan, Safe Routes to School Plan, and Pedestrian Safety and Circulation Plan. The contract consists of base services in the amount $338,866 and optional services in the amount of $72,398 for additional reports in relation to traffic data collection. Approval is also requested for 10% contract contingency in an amount of $41,126.
EXISTING POLICY
Pursuant to Section 2.08.040 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code, contracts for this type of consultant service are awarded pursuant to a Request for Proposals (RFP) best value process, unless otherwise exempt from the competitive bidding process. Additionally, City Council approval is required for the procurement of goods and services exceeding $100,000 in any one transaction.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action being considered does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(a) as it has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
The construction of the project will require CEQA review prior to commencement; the appropriate level will be determined during the design process.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The City of Sunnyvale has embraced a vision of an active and healthy community where bicycle and walking serve as important modes of transportation for the community. Through many of its plans and policies, the City supports healthier lifestyles, reduced dependence on automobiles, safer streets, reduced energy consumption, and the creation of vibrant neigh...
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