US 101 South of Salinas Expressway to Freeway Conversion Concept Analysis Contract Amendment #1:

1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute contract Amendment #1 with GHD, subject to approval by Agency Counsel, to extend the term of the contract to from June 30, 2021 to June 30, 2022 and increase the contract amount by $29,935, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $551,448, to complete concept analysis design work;
2. AUTHORIZE the use of $29,935 of Measure X funds budgeted to this purpose; and
3. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to take such other further actions as may be necessary to fulfill the intent of the contract, including approvals of future modifications or amendments that do not significantly alter the scope of work, or change the approved contract term or amount.

On October 23, 2019, the TAMC board approved executing a contract with GHD to supplement the existing 2003 Project Study Report by developing a range of viable concepts to reduce crashes on the US 101 south of Salinas.  The work includes a robust public outreach process with a community advisory group that incudes land owners, growers, shippers, businesses, residents and interested parties.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Shelter in Place Order was issued by Monterey County on March 18, 2020 followed by a State Order on March 19, 2020.  The proposed contract amendment will extend the contract end date from June 30, 2021 to June 30, 2022  as a result of impacts relating to the Order.  The contract amendment will also provide an additional $29,935 for evaluating off highway traffic impacts as well as increased project management costs associated with the shelter order.