The proposed bill seeks the Council's approval for a definitive contract with Precision Systems, Inc. (PSI) for transportation data services related to the North Capitol Street Corridor Concept Design and Environmental Phase II. The contract is valued at a not-to-exceed amount of $2,579,070 and is set for a performance period of 24 months from the award of the task order. This contract will replace an initial letter contract with a maximum payment of $999,999, which has already been partially utilized. The data collected will inform future projects concerning vehicular traffic, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian operations along the corridor, which spans from Massachusetts Avenue to Missouri/Riggs Road NE. The bill also emphasizes the contractor's compliance with tax obligations and legal sufficiency, ensuring alignment with the District's financial plans.
Additionally, the bill outlines specific requirements for prime contractors certified as small, local, or disadvantaged business enterprises (CBEs), including a mandate to perform a minimum percentage of the contracting work with their own resources and to subcontract at least 35% of the contract value to other qualified small business enterprises. It establishes key personnel requirements for project management and emphasizes community engagement through public meetings and stakeholder involvement. The bill also details the tasks involved in traffic analysis, environmental assessments, and project management responsibilities, ensuring comprehensive planning and execution to enhance traffic safety and efficiency along the North Capitol Street Corridor.