AGENDA ITEM
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Review/Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) TPO-25-686-01-01 with HDR Engineering, Inc. to prepare the I-4 Intermodal Passenger Rail Station Planning and Feasibility Study at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $500,000.00
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PRESENTER
Cindy Mitchell, Polk TPO
SUMMARY
TPO Staff has completed negotiations with HDR Engineering, Inc. to prepare the I-4 Intermodal Passenger Rail Station Planning and Feasibility Study. This agreement will span approximately 18 months and will evaluate multiple candidate locations, assess passenger rail market demand, and analyze catchment areas to understand who the station would serve and how effectively. The study represents a critical early step in evaluating the potential for a new Intermodal Passenger Rail Station along the I-4 corridor.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
TPO Staff is requesting the Board authorize the Chair to execute the Consultant Services Authorization with HDR Engineering, Inc.
ATTACHMENTS
1. CSA-TPO-25-686-01-01, I-4 Intermodal Passenger Rail Station Feasibility Planning Study Consultant Services Authorization
2. Scope of Services excerpt from the HDR, Inc. Consultant Agreement
***NOTE: The complete HDR, Inc. Consultant Agreement can be downloaded from the digital agenda packet: <https://polkcountyfl.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1398823&GUID=5EDBFB42-CAD7-4C3A-9C71-57826F3AF94D&Options=info|&Search=>