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

This ordinance approves a $44.2 million Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for comprehensive technical and engineering services with GRW Engineers, Inc. and 28 other firms. The contract, managed by the Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT), has an initial term of 36 months (with options for extensions up to 96 months) starting January 2, 2026, and is available for use by all Metro departments. Services encompass a wide range of transportation-related needs, including multimodal planning, infrastructure design (roads, bridges, sidewalks, bikeways, stormwater), traffic flow and signal operations, environmental impact analysis, public engagement, program management, surveying, and GIS, particularly supporting the 'Choose How You Move' (CHYM) initiative. The contract includes provisions for Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) participation, with goals of 18% for SBE/SDV, 7% for MBE, and 5% for WBE subcontractors, and requires adherence to numerous federal and local regulations, including those from the FTA, ADA, and Clean Air/Water Acts.

Residents will benefit from improved and safer transportation infrastructure across Nashville, including better roads, sidewalks, bikeways, and public transit systems. The contract also ensures that environmental considerations are integrated into project planning and provides opportunities for small and diverse local businesses to participate in significant public works projects.

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