Memorandum
City of Lawrence
Public Works Department
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TO: |
Charles Soules, Public Works Director |
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FROM: |
Nicholas Voss |
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CC: |
Mark Thiel, David Cronin |
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Date: |
July 30, 2013 |
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RE: |
Project PW1309: 6th & George Williams Way Signal Improvements
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Please include the following item on the City Commission Consent Agenda for consideration at the August 06, 2013 meeting.
Project PW 1309 - City Bid No. B1343
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VENDOR |
TOTAL |
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Engineer's Estimate |
$283,011.00 |
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Wildcat Concrete Services, Inc. |
$282,531.25 |
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J. Warren Co., Inc. |
$270,339.18 |
Project Description
The intersection of 6th & George Williams Way has been identified for signal improvements prior to an increase in development in the area. Under existing conditions a traffic signal is already warranted at this location. Approximately 3/4 mile north of the intersection is the proposed "Rock Chalk Park" development including a 180,000 square foot city recreation center and University of Kansas athletic complex including a track and field complex, soccer field and softball field. The completion of the "Rock Chalk Park" is anticipated to increase commercial and residential development in the area north and south of 6th Street around George Williams Way.
The scope of the project is only for signal improvements at the intersection at this time. The design will include pavement marking to open the second dedicated left-turn lanes for the east, west and north approaches that have already been constructed but are not currently utilized. Crosswalks and sidewalk ramp construction will be provided for the east and west legs of the intersection.
Project Funding
This is one of the projects that KDOT will reimburse the city through the highway 40 turn back agreement that the commission discussed June 18, 2013. The reimbursement is up to $250,000 for the improvements at 6th & George Williams Way.
The costs of the project were originally going to be paid up front by the city with $250,000 in general obligation bonds from Resolution 7027 that was approved July 2, 2013. Because the project came in above $250,000, Resolution 7039 is being proposed to revise Resolution 7027 and allocate $275,000 in general obligation bonds. Any costs exceeding $275,000 would be paid from the city's Capital Improvement Reserve Fund.
Project Schedule
Anticipated Award Bid: August 06, 2013
Anticipated Start Date: August 2013
Project Completion Date: November 30, 2013
Bid Evaluation / Recommendation
Staff has evaluated all bid proposals to check for accuracy, completeness and other applicable criteria. As shown in the Summary Table, the bid proposal from J. Warren Co., Inc.
offers the lowest and best total bid price for this project. Staff recommends “Award of City Bid No. B1343” to J. Warren Co., Inc.
Action Request
Award City Bid No. B1343: 6th & George Williams Way Signal Improvements to J. Warren Co., Inc. in the amount of $270,339.18 provided the contractor can meet the terms established in the contract documents.
Adopt Resolution 7039 authorizing issuance of $275,000 in general obligation bonds for improvements on 6th Street and George Williams Way.
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