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

This ordinance approves a $44,200,000.00 contract for technical and engineering services between Barge Design Solutions, Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. This is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, part of a larger initiative to award similar contracts to multiple firms to enhance efficiency and project delivery for the Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the Choose How You Move (CHYM) program.

Key Contract Details:

• Contractor: Barge Design Solutions, Inc. (one of 31 awarded firms).
• Estimated Value: $44,200,000.00.
• Term: An initial 36-month term, estimated from January 2, 2026, to January 1, 2029, with options for five additional one-year extensions, not to exceed 96 months (8 years) in total.
• Scope of Services: Comprehensive architectural and engineering services for Metro-wide projects, including multimodal planning, transportation demand management (TDM), transit planning, infrastructure design, traffic flow analysis, environmental impact assessments, safety planning, bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure, land use integration, congestion management, public engagement, resilience planning, structural design, utility coordination, stormwater management, traffic signals, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), construction engineering inspection (CEI), operations and maintenance, development site plan review, and survey/CAD services.
• Compliance: The contract incorporates various Federal Transit Administration (FTA) clauses, requiring adherence to federal civil rights, ADA, Clean Air/Water Acts, and other regulations, indicating potential federal funding.
• Business Participation Goals: Includes SBE/SDV participation goals of 18% and M/WBE participation goals of 7% (MBE) and 5% (WBE).

This contract ensures that Metro has access to a wide range of expert engineering and planning services, which will directly support the development and maintenance of Nashville's transportation infrastructure and mobility initiatives. Residents can expect improvements in roads, bridges, sidewalks, bike lanes, public transit, and overall traffic management, contributing to safer and more efficient travel options across Davidson County.

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