Resolution No.
STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDING AND AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN, PROJECT NO. WT23042 On October 19, 2023, the City advertised a Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop a comprehensive Vision Zero Action Plan, Project No. WT23042. Three proposals were received; and The project proposes to develop a comprehensive Vision Zero Safety Action Plan aimed at eliminating roadway fatalities and serious injuries; and After a review of the proposals, it was determined that Fehr and Peers has the necessary knowledge, experience, and staff to perform the required work. Staff negotiated a fee of $539,186.42 with Fehr and Peers to develop a Vision Zero Action Plan, Project No. WT23042; and Appropriation of funds is needed to fund all remaining costs to complete the action plan documents and staff costs; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council approves the appropriation of funds in the amount of $161,500.00 from the Measure K Fund Balance to the Vision Zero Action Plan, Project No. WT23042.
The City Council approves the appropriation of funds in the amount of $646,000.00 from the Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan grant program to the Vision Zero Action Plan, Project No. WT23042.
The City Council approves findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code (SMC) section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process. These findings include:
A. The City does not have sufficient staff available to design this project for bidding.
B. Use of the RFP process is appropriate for this Professional Services Contract because it relies on the evaluation of professional qualifications and performance as the basis for selection of a vendor. Use of this criteria helps ensure selection of a vendor that will provide the highest quality professional service, which is in the public interest.
C. The City negotiated a contract following solicitation of comprehensive proposals in accordance with SMC section 3.68.070.A.3.
The City Council awards a Professional Services Contract between the City of Stockton and Fehr and Peers, in the amount of $539,186.42, and the City Manager is authorized and directed to execute same, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 1 and incorporated by this reference.
The City Manager is hereby authorized to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED June 18, 2024 .
KEVIN J. LINCOLN II
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:
KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
Interim City Clerk of the City of Stockton