From
Rashad Jackson, Director of Planning and Development
Title
Amendment No.1 to extend Professional Planning Services contract terms to September 2021 with Kendig Keast Collaborative for planning, corridor studies, and urban design of Pioneer Parkway from the City Limits at Asia Times Square to Belt Line Road
Presenter
Rashad Jackson, Director of Planning and Development
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
In early 2020, the City of Grand Prairie engaged Kendig Keast to conduct an analysis and to recommend design strategies for Pioneer Parkway. The project is associated with the possibility of designating Pioneer Parkway as an International Corridor. Due to COVID related delays, the project was postponed. The delays have required the need to extend the initial terms of the professional service contract. The initial contract project completion date was June 2020. The new project completion date will be September 2021. No additional funds are part of this contract amendment.
Kendig Keast Collaborative (KKC) will provide professional community planning services to assist the City in completing a Design Strategy for Pioneer Parkway that highlights and honors the area's heritage and emerging international character, which starts in Arlington and extends eastward to Grand Prairie's Asia Times Square Marketplace. Design concepts will focus primarily on the public property realm, with some recommendations for private property to enhance the international character (approx. 3.5 miles).
Financial Consideration
Funding for Amendment No.1 to extend Professional Planning Services contract terms with Kendig Keast Collaborative, is available in the Street Capital Projects Fund (400192) WO #01917101 (Pioneer Parkway Urban Design) - $90,575.50 to date paid: $24,164.41, remaining to be paid: $66,411.09 .