An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between H.W. Lochner, Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.

This ordinance approves a $44.2 million contract (No. 6605596) with H.W. Lochner, Inc. for comprehensive technical and engineering services for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (Metro), specifically supporting the NDOT and the Choose How You Move (CHYM) initiative. The contract spans 36 months (3 years), with potential extensions up to 96 months (8 years), starting January 2, 2026.

Key Services Include:

• Planning: Multimodal, transit, infrastructure, traffic flow, environmental impact, freight, safety, bicycle/pedestrian, land use, congestion management, public participation, resilience, and climate adaptation.
• Analysis: Traffic studies, modeling, transit operations, funding/financial feasibility, parking, micromobility, traffic calming, and pilot programs.
• Design: Structural (bridges, retaining walls), guardrail, utility relocation, stormwater, sidewalks, bikeways, roadways, intersections, transit facilities, and complete streets.
• Technical: Traffic signals, communication networks, electrical, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and construction engineering inspection (CEI).
• Support: Communications, grant/loan services, research and development, policy coordination, and extensive survey/CAD/LIDAR services.

The contract includes provisions for Equal Business Opportunity (EBO), targeting 18% SBE/SDV, 7% MBE, and 5% WBE participation. It also incorporates numerous federal clauses, including ADA, Civil Rights, Clean Air Act, and Federal Water Pollution Control Act compliance.

This contract will fund a wide array of transportation and infrastructure projects across Nashville and Davidson County, from planning new transit routes and bikeways to designing roads and traffic signals. Residents can expect improvements in mobility, safety, and environmental sustainability through these engineering services, which are crucial for the city's growth and the Choose How You Move initiative.

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