An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between AECOM Technical Services, Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.

This ordinance approves a $44.2 million contract for comprehensive technical and engineering services with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., one of 30 firms selected through a competitive Request For Proposal (RFP) process. The contract has an initial term of 36 months, with options for extensions up to a maximum of 96 months (8 years). These services are crucial for Metro Government departments, particularly the Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the 'Choose How You Move' (CHYM) initiative. The extensive scope includes multimodal planning, traffic analysis, infrastructure design (roads, bridges, sidewalks, bikeways, transit), environmental impact assessments, right-of-way acquisition, stormwater management, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and surveying. The contract incorporates numerous federal compliance clauses, including those related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Civil Rights, Clean Air and Water Acts, and targets for Small Business Enterprise (SBE/SDV) and Minority/Woman Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation.

This contract ensures that Metro has access to expert engineering and planning services to design and implement critical transportation projects across Nashville and Davidson County, including roads, bridges, sidewalks, and transit systems. It directly supports initiatives like 'Choose How You Move', aiming to improve overall mobility, reduce congestion, and enhance safety for residents, while also integrating environmental sustainability and accessibility standards.

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