TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Missie Barletto, Public Works Director
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: August 12, 2025
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APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 137-25 TO AWARD AN AGREEMENT WITH HBC ENGINEERING COMPANY FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES OF THE BARWICK ROAD FROM LAKE IDA TO L-30 CANAL PROJECT PURSUANT TO RFQ NO. 2025-020, IN THE AMOUNT OF $834,898.11
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Recommended Action:
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Motion to Approve Resolution No. 137-25 to award an Agreement with HBC Engineering Company for Design Services of the Barwick Road from Lake Ida to the L-30 Canal project (Public Works Project No. 25-002) pursuant to RFQ No. 2025-020, in the amount of $834,898.11
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Background:
The City of Delray Beach was awarded a grant by the Transportation Planning Agency of Palm Beach County (TPA) under its Local Initiatives (LI) Program with a focus on pedestrian/bicycle accommodation and Complete Streets. The TPA grant is for the 1/2-mile segment between Lake Ida Rd and Sabal Lakes Rd (north), however, the City owns an additional 1/4-mile segment of Barwick Rd north to LWDD L-30 canal (City limits). The selected Consultant will work with the City to request that the TPA add this additional segment to the project scope. In addition, the existing pavement has deteriorated to a point where it needs rehabilitation.
This is a Complete Streets project intended to improve safety and the experience for all road users, including motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, and individuals with disabilities. Improvements include installation of ADA compliant shared use paths and sidewalks, a new underground drainage system, swales, decorative pedestrian lighting and pavement rehabilitation. Improved crosswalks near Banyan Creek Elementary School are also included and will be considered for Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs).
On January 3, 2025, the City issued Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2025-020 to acquire a firm ...
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