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Approval for the Mayor and/or City Administrator to sign a contract with Vertical Earth for the construction of the Eves Road Complete Street Project in the amount of $2,151,006.16 and Approval of Budget Amendment 31242101-09-10-14 in the amount of $1,041,885.16.
Presented by Steve Acenbrak, Director of Transportation
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Item Summary:
Invitation to Bid #14-233-C was issued and 3 bids were received ranging from $2,151,006.16 to $2,770,822.90. Vertical Earth was the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder in the amount of $2,151,006.16 (Base Bid, $1,785,040.62 and Add Alternate Bid, $365,965.54).
This project will transform Eves Road into a complete street by providing bike lanes on each side; a multi-use path on the east side; and sidewalk on the west side. The East Roswell Park add-alternate will provide a vehicular connectivity, as well as pedestrian and bicycle connections, between the park and Eves Road, making the park more accessible to area residents and emergency vehicles. Construction is expected to begin in October 2014.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On August 27, 2014 the Community Development and Transportation Committee recommended placing this Item on the September 10, 2014 Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
Bond funding for the Eves Road Complete Street Project is currently available in the amount of $1,109,121 in Org 31242101, Object 541415, and Project 92008.
Upon approval of Budget Amendment 31242101-09-10-14, the project budget will be increased by the remaining balance of $1,041,885.16 for a total construction cost of $2,151,006.16. Funding for the Budget Amendment will be transferred from the following projects:
Holcomb Bridge Road Multi-use Trail - Bond Project Savings (Org 31242101, Object 541415, Project 92011) - $818,082.60
FY 2015 Approved Pedestrian Mobility Funding (Org 35042200, Object 541415, Project 92003) - $173,945.26
Accumulated Savings from Previously Completed and Closed Transportation Capit...
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