HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2025-043 Authorization of B&L Contract for E Shore Dr Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Corridor Project v2MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
April 28, 2025
TB Resolution 2025 - 043: Authorization to Award Engineering Consultant Agreement for East Shore Drive Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Corridor Project
Whereas, this Resolution rescinds TB Resolution 2025-021, adopted February 10, 2025, which authorized the Town Supervisor to award and execute the Engineering Consultant Agreement for
East Shore Drive Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Corridor Project; and
Whereas, a Project for the TAP 2023 East Shore Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Corridor, Cayuga St to James L Gibbs Dr, Town of Ithaca, P.I.N. 395091 (the Project)will improve the
safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, linking existing multi-use trail infrastructure onEast Shore Drive (NYS-34) betweenBoynton Middle School (N. Cayuga Street) and the Ithaca Youth
Bureau (James L. Gibbs Dr.) providing an important link to Stewart Park and the Cayuga Waterfront Trail for walkers, joggers, and cyclists from various City of Ithaca neighborhoods,
as well as nearby Town of Ithaca and Village of Cayuga Heights neighborhoods; and
Whereas, all fifteen engineering firms on the NYSDOT Local Design Services Agreement (LDSA) list for Region 3 werecontacted to solicit expressions of interest for the Project; and
Whereas, all firms that submitted interest were evaluated using the standard matrix provided in Chapter 6 of the Procedures for Locally Administered Federal Aid Projects (PLAFAP); and
Whereas,Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C, 443 Electronics Parkway, Liverpool, NY 13088 (B&L) has provided anArchitectural/EngineeringConsultant Agreement and Fee for the Project; and
Whereas, B&L has adequately outlined Project objectives, timelines, and knowledge of required design elements that meet and/or exceed the Town’s expectations; and
Whereas in accordancewiththe New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, TB 2024-120 classified the Project as aType
II Action and not subject to environmental review;nowtherefore be it
Resolved, that based on the scoring procedure and evaluation process, the Town Boardauthorizes the award and execution by the Supervisor of a contract for Engineering/Design Services
for the Project to Barton and Loguidice, D.P.C, 443 Electronics Parkway, Liverpool, NY 13088, subject to approval of the contract documents by the Director of Engineering and Attorney
for the Town; and be it further
Resolved, the total cost shall not exceed $160,000.00 for the Professional Engineering/Design services for the Project.
Moved:Rob RosenSeconded:Susie Gutenberger
Vote:ayes- Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Gutenberger and Rosen