ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 21, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Agreements TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Zachary Meyer, Public Works Director
DATE: October 7, 2026
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 2 to Agreement 2023-263 with Parsons Transportation Group for Design Consultant Services on the 24th Street Multi-Use Bridge Project (Wards 2 & 3) RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the amendment.
BACKGROUND:
On November 8, 2023, the City of Bakersfield executed Agreement No. 2023-263 with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. to provide conceptual design and environmental engineering services for the 24th Street & Kern River Multi-Use Crossing (Beech Park Bridge) project. Under this agreement, Parsons prepared multiple conceptual design alternatives focused on ensuring safe and accessible passage for pedestrians and bicyclists, while also exploring a landmark-style bridge aesthetic.
On March 25, 2026, the City of Bakersfield entered Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2023-263 expanding the scope of work to include continued project management and coordination, ongoing environmental engineering services, and preparation of 30% design plans and cost estimates to advance the project.
Amendment No. 2 is extending the term of the agreement to allow for Parsons to continue working on design and environmental documentation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This amendment is only a term extension; therefore, there is no fiscal impact.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Reliable Infrastructure
ATTACHMENTS:
Amendment No. 2