MARK THOMAS & COMPANY (3) - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

pedestrian and bicycle access to accommodate the expansion of Metrolink services, OC Streetcar Project and the addition of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Santa Ana Boulevard is a six -lane east -west principal arterial and currently carries in excess of 20,000 vehicles per day. Within the City, OCTA Metrolink RR is a north -south two - track railroad. At SARTC, this railroad serves Metrolink, Amtrak, Union Pacific (UP) and Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF), which connects freight and residents of central Orange County with the outlying areas of nearby regions, including Los Angeles, Inland Empire, San Diego and beyond. Due to increasing demand for inter and intra-county rail services resulting from growth in population and employment in the surrounding areas, the City proposes the grade separation to alleviate the current and potential traffic impacts and hazards posed by the existing at -grade rail crossing at Santa Ana Boulevard and OCTA Metrolink RR. Based on approved environmental documents and PSRE, the proposed PROJECT will depress Santa Ana Boulevard under the railroad tracks to provide uninterrupted flow of roadway and rail traffic, which will improve freight movement, corridor crossing safety, and air quality. In 2014, preparation of a Project Report and Environmental Analysis (Attachment 4) were completed. These efforts were based on the existing conditions at the time; however, with the implementation of the OC Streetcar and recent development activities, along with changes in regulatory requirements, additional analysis will be required to accommodate these changes. CONSULTANT SERVICES The City is seeking to contract with a qualified individual or firm that specializes in grant writing and grant administration. The selected individual or firm shall be expected to expeditiously perform the necessary services required under this Request for Proposal and must have the capacity to handle multiple grant applications concurrently. A funding plan will be required with detailed information about the programs, purpose, agencies, timeline, requirements, restrictions, match fund strategies and any pertinent information. Part 1 — Overall Project Management and Administration The Consultant shall provide the City support during the life of the grant funded PROJECT at all phases such as environmental, design, right-of-way, construction, and PROJECT completion, as it relates to the grant funding. Meetings — Meetings shall occur as needed or as determined by the City and shall be held at the City of Santa Ana or by Teleconference. The Consultant shall prepare and send out the agenda and any necessary communication documents a minimum of five (5) business days in advance, prepare and distribute meeting minutes, new action/decision items and disposition of previous action/decision items and other communication documents within five (5) business days after the meeting to all City of Santa Ana RFP 21-111 Page Al-2