*Authorize a contract with the lowest responsible bidder for the Naito Whitaker Project in amount not to exceed $500,000

The City of Portland ordains: Section 1. The Council finds: PBOT has received a total of $823,000 in GT and HB2017 funds to design and construct the Naito/Whitaker project. PBOT has been working with ODOT, OHSU and the SW neighborhood since 2012 to construct a safe crossing on Naito Pkwy at SW Whitaker. The project will install a signalized pedestrian crossing, illumination and new ADA ramps. Project design is completed and PBOT will be proceeding with bidding the project for construction. The Bureau of Transportation has funds budgeted in FY 2021/2022 and proposed FY 2022/2023 for construction, inspection and management of the project. The Bureau's level of confidence in the cost estimate for this project is moderate, the project scope is well defined and plans and specifications are complete. NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs: Upon the Council's acceptance of the Chief Procurement Officer's report recommending the lowest responsible bidder, the Chief Procurement Office is authorized to negotiate and execute a contract, provided the contract has been approved as to form by the City Attorney's office. The Mayor and City Auditor are hereby authorized to draw and deliver warrants chargeable to T00344.C42 when demand is presented and approved by the proper authority. Section 2. The Council declares that an emergency exists because a delay would unnecessarily delay the Bureau’s ability to perform the activities authorized by the grant ; therefore, this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Council.