REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on an Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Planning Professional Services and an Agreement with BKF Engineers for Design Professional Services for the De La Cruz Boulevard, Lick Mill Boulevard, and Scott Boulevard Bikeway Improvements Project
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High-Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
On October 10, 2023, City Council accepted Federal Community Project Funding in the amount of $2.725 million and established a new project for the De La Cruz Boulevard, Lick Mill Boulevard, and Scott Boulevard Bikeway Improvements Project (Project). The Project scope of work includes traffic review, design concept analysis, public outreach, design, and construction of bicycle facilities on the following corridors: 1) De La Cruz Boulevard from Montague Expressway to Trimble Road, 2) Lick Mill Boulevard from Tasman Drive to Montague Expressway, and 3) Scott Boulevard from the Calabazas Creek Trail to Saratoga Avenue (Attachment 1). The goal is to enhance safety, improve mobility, and reduce vehicle emissions by implementing high priority bicycle projects identified in the Santa Clara Bicycle Plan, while connecting local residential communities, schools, libraries, and major employers within Santa Clara. It is important to note that as part of the design concept analysis, vehicle lane and/or parking removals will be studied, and neighborhood outreach will also be conducted as these corridors do not have sufficient roadway space to accommodate new bicycle facilities.
The Project will be completed in two phases. Phase 1 design services include a consultant-led study involving community, City commission(s)/committee(s), and Council input; development of a program plan and schematic design options, and preparation of cost estimates. Phase 2 design services will involve the consultant producing Plans, Specifications, and Engineer's Estimate, preparing bid documents, obtain...
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