SUBJECT
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Approve selection committee's recommendation to authorize staff negotiations with DRMP, Inc. for Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for the Combee Academy Safe Route to Schools (SRTS) sidewalk and street lighting project. (No fiscal impact)
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DESCRIPTION
Combee Academy SRTS sidewalk and street lighting project consists of the construction of ADA compliant sidewalks, curb ramps and driveways on the south and north side of Morgan Combee Road in Polk County, Florida. Additionally, new crosswalks, street lighting (by others), and signing and pavement marking to enhance pedestrian safety. Drainage improvements and utilities relocation are also required to accommodate the sidewalk construction.
The County has been awarded a grant through the Florida Department of Transportation's Local Agency Program as part of their Safe Route to School initiative. This project is recommended by Polk Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) and community partners (including Polk County Roads and Drainage, the City of Lakeland, the Polk County School District, Polk County Health Department, Combee Area Revitalization Effort (CARE) community group, Polk County School Crossing Committee and Polk Vision). The project will close the current sidewalk gap and provide a continuous sidewalk along Combee Academy.
The design services for this project are being performed by Kisinger Campo and Associates as a result of an agreement with FDOT. The project requires a separate engineering firm to provide construction administration, inspection, and quality control services once the construction of the project commences. It is anticipated that construction will begin in August of 2026
Roads and Drainage requested Procurement to solicit proposals for the purpose of providing CEI services for the Combee Academy SRTS sidewalk and street lighting project.
Request for Proposal (RFP) 26-046, Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) Services for Combee Academy SRTS...
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