Title
Contract Award for Transit Oriented Development Planning for South Central Light Rail Corridor (Ordinance S-50905)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with Matrix Design Group, Inc. to provide consultant services to assist with the implementation of the South Central light rail corridor Transit-Oriented Development Planning Grant. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total cost of the contract will not exceed $988,830.
Report
Summary
In November 2022, the Public Transit Department received a $1 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) through the 2021-22 Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning. The funding will be used to conduct a TOD study for cross-disciplinary implementation efforts concerning equitable land use, transportation, and infrastructure investments along the South Central light rail corridor. These efforts will work toward achieving the established South Central TOD Community Plan’s shared vision for environmentally equitable, compact, and connected communities that: are sustainable and resilient; show incremental change and growth; and make a world-class regional destination that supports local and small businesses, shares cultures, and improves health for existing and future residents.
Procurement Information
A Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued Jan. 26, 2024 in accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10. Two proposals were received in response to the RFP, with one offer determined non-responsive. An evaluation panel comprised of City of Phoenix employees and a member of the public reviewed the proposal based on the following criteria:
- Method of Approach (450 points)
- Qualifications and Experience (350 points)
- Price Proposal (200 points)
The evaluation committee recommended awarding a contract to Matrix Design Group, Inc., which scored 771 from a maximum allowable score of 1,000 points. Public Transit staff concurs with the evaluation committee's decision and recommends awarding the contract to Matrix Design Group, Inc.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about July 1, 2024, for a three-year term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The total cost for the contract will not exceed $988,830. Grant funding is available from the FTA under the Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law through the FFY 2021-22 Pilot Program for TOD Planning, not to exceed $1 million (78 percent). The City's costs will be approximately $285,000 (22 percent), with in-kind contributions included for the local match, for a total funding of $1.285 million.
Funding for the local match is available from the following departments:
- Public Transit Department - $50,000 (Transportation 2050)
- Street Transportation Department - $50,000 (CIP)
- Community and Economic Development Department - $50,000 (CIP)
- The Office of Environmental Programs - $50,000 (General Funds)
- The Office of Sustainability - $10,000 (Grant)
- Planning and Development Department - $50,000 (in-kind)
- Housing Department - $25,000 (in-kind)
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Citizens Transportation Commission recommended approval of this item on April 25, 2024, by a vote of 10-0.
The Transportation, Infrastructure, and Planning Subcommittee recommended approval of this item on May 15, 2024 by a vote of 3-0.
Location
South Central TOD Community Plan Area
Council Districts: 7 and 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Mario Paniagua, John Chan, Alan Stephenson and Gina Montes and the Public Transit, Planning and Development, Street Transportation, Community and Economic Development and Housing departments, and the offices of Sustainability and Environmental Programs.