HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2026-014 Approve Contract for South Hill Rec Way Extension Project - Concept DesignsMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
January 26, 2026
TB Resolution 2026 - 014: Authorization to Award Contract for Concept Level Design and Cost Estimates for the South Hill Recreation Way Extension Project (Burns Rd to Banks Rd)
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca has received financial assistance from Tompkins County under the Tourism Capital Grant program for the purpose of funding concept level designs and cost estimates
for the South Hill Recreation Way Extension project (Burns Rd to Banks Rd), and
Whereas, on November 24, 2025, the Town received six detailed proposals to develop concept level designs and cost estimates for the South Hill Recreation Way Extension project (Burns
Rd to Banks Rd), and
Whereas, members of Town Engineering, Public Works, and Planning staff have reviewed the proposals and qualifications of the firms and discussed the proposed recommendation with the
Town’s Public Works Committee on December 16, 2025, and
Whereas, it is recommended the award of a fixed fee of $34,336 (Thirty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Six Dollars and Zero Cents) to MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture,
and Land Surveying, P.C. (MJ), and be it further
Resolved, that the total contract amount shall not exceed $34,336 (Thirty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Six Dollars and Zero Cents), and be it further,
Resolved, that the Town Board authorizes the award and execution by the Town Supervisor of a contract for design services with MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and
Land Surveying, P.C., 21 Corporate Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065, subject to the review by the Attorney of the Town.
Moved: Diana Sinton Seconded: Dave McCune
Vote: ayes – Sinton, McCune, Howe and Bleiwas