An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.

This ordinance approves an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Architecture and Engineering (A&E) Services between Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. Parsons is one of 29 firms awarded this contract, which has an estimated total value of $44,200,000.00.

Key Contract Details:

• Term: The initial contract term is 36 months, starting around January 2, 2026, and can be extended for up to five additional one-year terms, not exceeding a total of 96 months.
• Scope: Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. will provide a wide array of technical and engineering services for the Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the "Choose How You Move" (CHYM) initiative. These services encompass extensive planning, analysis, design, and technical support for transportation infrastructure.
• Specific Services: This includes multimodal planning, traffic flow and operations, environmental impact analysis, safety planning, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure design, land use and transportation planning, congestion management, public engagement, and resilience planning. Design services cover structural elements (bridges, retaining walls), utility relocation, right-of-way acquisition, stormwater management, sidewalks, bikeways, roadways, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS).
• Compliance: The contract requires adherence to numerous federal and state regulations, including those from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Clean Air Act, Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It also includes an Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Program with participation goals for SBE/SDV (18%), MBE (7%), and WBE (5%) subcontractors.

This contract will support various transportation and infrastructure projects across Nashville and Davidson County, aiming to improve traffic flow, public transit, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and overall mobility. Residents may see upgraded roads, sidewalks, and transit facilities, as well as new planning initiatives for sustainable and efficient transportation, with an emphasis on accessibility for persons with disabilities.

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