MainStreet Resiliency Project Boundaries-  Feb 20, 2024

Infrastructure Consulting and Engineering is a full service civil engineering company with offices in the Charleston and Columbia that could serve this project very well. You may visit our website at www.ice-eng.com.

We would like to learn more about the project and have a few questions for clarification on this RFQ.

1. Is the primary objective of the project economic development/revitalization through streetscape beautification and improved pedestrian and vehicular traffic management, and what is the “resiliency” element of the project?
If resiliency is a major focus of the project, what are the threats (such as street flooding or downed power lines) the Town is seeking resilience against?
2. THE TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE, MAIN STREET RESILIENCY PROJECT ENGINEERING AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERVICES2
THE TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE, REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE DESIGN, PERMITTING, AND CONSULTATION FOR S. MAIN SREET (U.S. Hwy. 17A) STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS FROM LUKE Avenue TO 5th North STREET (U.S. Hwy. 78). Resiliency of utilities from hurricanes, storms, flooding, and any other natural disaster. To include power, phone/internet, water, sewer, and stormwater.

3. Please confirm the project limits – S. MAIN SREET (U.S. Hwy. 17A) FROM LUKE Avenue TO 5th North STREET (U.S. Hwy. 78), which is 5 blocks, and approximately 2,600 LF.
There is a map at the end of the RFQ that shows a different segment of S. Main Street (from Jones Street to Knight Street).
Our apologies, the wrong map was inserted, the correct map is attached below.

4. The project scope of work states “Stormwater improvements and underground utility relocations are anticipated.”
Are there specific storm water or flooding issues to be addressed and can more information be provided on the nature of the storm water problems? Is there a “resiliency” element to design the storm water systems for greater hydraulic conveyance / flood protection than the current SCDOT and Town of Summerville mandate? Standard stormwater improvements at this time.

5. Design Parameters: “Complete a Traffic & Pedestrian Analysis” and “Bike and Pedestrian sidewalks” – The project corridor has offset sidewalks on both sides of the road. Is the Town seeking to convert these to wider, multi-use pathways or add on-street bike lanes? Is there a traffic congestion problem to be addressed or is the analysis to focus more on safety and user convenience and aesthetics? Yet to be determined, will be determined as part of the initial planning of the project.

6. Design Parameters: “Underground Utilities (Including Electrical Underground)” - Does the Town intend to have the consultant work with the power company (Dominion Energy) to bury all of the overhead powerlines along the project corridor and tie in underground power services to adjacent customers? Yes.

7. Is the railroad crossing between E. Luke and E. Doty, included in the project limits, and if so, are there any special treatments or considerations for the crossing? The project will terminate prior to crossing the railroad tracks at this time.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration of these questions.
We look forward to your responses as we conduct further research on the project.

RESPONSE-

Yes, you can submit price under a separate cover.

Thanks,
Frank
Frank Neal, AICP, MPA
Director of Community
and Economic Development
Town of Summerville
200 S Main St
Summerville,SC 29483
843.851.4208
summervillesc.gov