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County recommends switching rail‑trail consultant; Creighton Manning contract proposed at $382,900
Summary
Staff recommended terminating Alta Planning and Design and engaging Creighton Manning to complete the rail‑trail master plan at a cost not to exceed $382,900, representing an estimated ~$130,000 savings; the committee authorized forwarding that contract authorization to the full board.
County staff recommended moving forward with Creighton Manning to complete the Veil (rail) trail master plan and design services after Alta Planning and Design proposed a price increase and staffing changes. Tim Hunt said Creighton Manning quoted $382,900 for the remaining scope — roughly $130,000 less than Alta’s revised proposal — and that the county has $470,987 remaining in the project fund after prior work orders.
Hunt described the importance of public participation for the project and said Creighton Manning’s recent work on the Adirondack Rail Trail made the firm a good fit. Committee members asked about procurement history; staff said Alta had been selected previously for its qualifications and local presence, but Alta’s local staffing changed and the county solicited proposals from other preapproved consultants before recommending Creighton Manning.
The committee moved and seconded a motion to authorize a professional services agreement with Creighton Manning Engineering and Surveying PLLC for up to $382,900 and to terminate the existing Alta Planning and Design agreement according to its terms; the motion was forwarded to the full board for formal action.
