Committee approves design contract substitute for Michelle Obama Trail extension

Sep 11, 2026

The committee approved a substitute award for design services to extend the Michelle Obama Trail; staff said the revised design budget (about $4.40M) reflects end-to-end contingencies and includes $3.6M in federal funding for part of the work.

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The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee approved a substitute award for RFQ design services to extend the Michelle Obama Trail from South River Trail toward Flakes Mill Road. Procurement staff explained a substitute was necessary to account for contract structure (cost-plus elements) and full design contingencies, including potential retaining walls or small bridges.

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