Snyder & Associates completed the design and engineering, as well as construction management of Phase I of the 1st Avenue Multi-Modal Corridor.  The level of familiarity with the project, and the amount of work (e.g., surveying, engineering) already completed, as well as the amount of preliminary work completed during the initial design phase along the entire corridor warrants continuing with Snyder & Associates as the prime consultant for the design and engineering of Phase II.  

The purchasing policy for the Professional Services Selection Process, Section VII. Exemptions (B) states the selection process of professional services need not be utilized in any case in which previous preliminary or final design work performed by a firm or individual warrants utilizing or continuing the utilization of that firm to avoid delay, inefficiency, lack of coordination or duplication of effort, when recommended by the department director and approved by the Mayor.   Both the Mayor and the Parks and recreation Director recommend continuing with Snyder & Associates as the prime consultant.  

The fee for professional services for Phase II is $87,400.00, and per the purchasing policy a contract in an amount greater than $75,000 requires City Council Approval.