An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between CDM Smith Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
Summary
The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (Metro) is approving an ordinance for a $44,200,000.00 contract with CDM Smith Inc. for comprehensive technical and engineering services. This Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with an initial term of 36 months (estimated start January 2, 2026, extendable up to 96 months), is part of a larger pool of contractors selected via RFP 393385.
CDM Smith Inc. will provide a wide array of architectural and engineering (A&E) services for Metro's Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the "Choose How You Move (CHYM)" initiative. Services include:
- Multimodal Planning: Transportation demand management, transit, infrastructure, traffic flow, and safety planning.
- Environmental & Resilience: Impact analysis, climate adaptation, and sustainability planning.
- Design & Engineering: Preliminary engineering, structural, utility relocation, stormwater, sidewalks, bikeways, roadways, and traffic signal design.
- Construction Support: Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) services.
- Community Engagement: Public participation, communications, and policy coordination.
This contract requires compliance with numerous federal regulations, including those from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Civil Rights laws, Clean Air Act, and Federal Water Pollution Control Act, indicating potential federal funding for projects under this agreement. The contract also mandates adherence to Metro's Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) program.
This contract will facilitate critical improvements and planning for Nashville's transportation infrastructure, including roads, bridges, transit, and pedestrian/bicycle paths, through the "Choose How You Move" initiative. Residents can expect enhanced mobility, safer travel, and more sustainable transportation options across Davidson County.
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