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CONTRACT NO. K-1213-50: A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE NORMAN TAX INCREMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY AND GARVER ENGINEERS, L.L.C., IN THE AMOUNT OF $185,600 TO PROVIDE CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH ROBINSON STREET AND I-35 WEST ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS AND FUNCTIONAL PLAN AND A BUDGET APPROPRIATION.
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BACKGROUND: This Contract takes another step forward toward implementing the Traffic and Roadway improvements envisioned by the adoption of the University North Park Tax Increment Financing District (“UNP TIF”). Robinson Street, immediately west of Interstate 35, has been the subject of much frustration among Norman drivers for more than two decades. With the approval of the UNP TIF Project Plan in 2006 (see Exhibit A for a summary of all traffic and roadway improvements associated with the UNP TIF), the west side of I-35 between Robinson and Tecumseh was included in the UNP TIF area to provide a funding source to improve traffic at this location (see Attachment No. 2). The high traffic volume on this segment of roadway, combined with the two closely spaced signalized intersections at North Interstate Drive and Crossroads Boulevard / Rambling Oaks Drive, and the commercial driveways in close proximity to the signalized intersections, make this area one of the most congested in the City. A map of the interchange area is included (see Attachment No. 1).
DESCRIPTION: The Public Works Department prepared a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit the engineering services necessary to evaluate traffic flow in the area and develop improvement alternatives designed to accommodate the existing and future traffic. Alternatives could include reconfiguration of the on/off ramps, relocation of intersections and elimination of traffic signals. From these alternatives, a preferred option will be identified and presented to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for their approval.
Eight proposals were submitted for consideration. A Selection Commit...
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