Mecklenburg County, North Carolina is an entitlement community under the Community Development Block Grant program, administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Town of Matthews has partnered with Mecklenburg County Government to develop projects within their community. The Town Board of Commissioners acknowledges that architectural and engineering design services are necessary for timely completion of Mecklenburg County Community Development Block Grant programs. Services to be provided shall include architectural and engineering services for all phases of development of design, bidding and construction documents, and construction administration services. 1) INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT OVERVIEW The Town of Matthews is a vibrant community nestled between Charlotte and Union County with an estimated population of 32,117 according to the US Census Bureau. Matthews sits within Mecklenburg County and is a member of the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO). This RFLOI is directly related to the following goals of the Town’s Board of Commissioners: ● Transportation: To identify, plan, design, fund and build transportation facilities that efficiently and effectively serve the community in a cost-effective and environmentally sensitive manner. ● Quality of Life: To maintain our small-town identity by providing a vibrant downtown, pedestrian friendly community, extensive green-space system, and recreational and cultural activities
