Memorandum
City
of
Public
Works
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TO: |
David P. Cronin, P.E., City Engineer |
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FROM: |
Zachary D. Baker, E.I.T., Project Engineer |
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CC: |
Charles F. Soules, P.E., Director of Public Works Mark Thiel, Assistant Director of Public Works |
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Date: |
March 25, 2014 |
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RE: |
Set Bid Date for Project PW1401 KLINK Project, 6th Street (U.S. 40 HWY) From K-10 HWY To Folks Road; 23rd Street (K-10 HWY) From Iowa Street to Ousdahl Road KDOT project U-0223-01 |
Background
The “KLINK” (Kansas connecting links) resurfacing program of the Kansas
Department of Transportation is intended to assist local governments with the
maintenance of the City Connecting Links of the State Highway System (6th Street/US
40, Iowa/US 59, North 2nd/ US 40/US 59, and 23rd
Street/K-10 in Lawrence). While the City can expand the scope of a KLINK funded
project to include geometric or other major improvements (e.g. widening to
provide turn lanes, curb repair, sidewalks, bike paths/lanes, traffic signal
improvements etc.), the state funds are to be used only for maintenance of the
roadway consisting of various surface treatment measures (e.g. mill and
overlay, patching, joint repairs etc.). Under the KLINK program, the city had
received the maximum amount of $200,000 per year over the past 5 years.
KDOT contributes fifty percent (50%) of all “eligible” costs of
construction and construction inspection services, up to a maximum amount of
$200,000. Costs related to maintenance or surface treatment measures (such as
mill and overlay, patching, joint repair etc.) are considered eligible. The
city is responsible for the balance of all eligible costs plus one hundred
percent (100%) of all non-eligible costs, i.e. costs of geometric improvements
or other major improvements of the roadway.
The city is also responsible for one hundred percent (100%) of the cost
of engineering design services. City staff provides the engineering design
services and prepares the construction plans and specifications. Construction
inspection is also provided by city staff.
Project Description
The 2014 KLINK project includes microsurfacing of 6th Street between the K-10 interchange and Folks Road. New pavement markings will be placed on the new microsurfaced roadway. A video detection camera system will be installed on traffic signals at the 6th and Wakarusa and 6th and Folks Road intersections. Also, a small section of roadway on 23rd Street between Iowa Street and Ousdahl Road, will be milled and overlaid to bridge the gap between recent road resurfacing projects. The project will cause traffic interruptions and lane closures, but will maintain at least one through lane in each direction at all times (see attached map).
Project Funding
The estimated project cost is approximately $670,000. The project is
being funded with $200,000 from KDOT; $325,000 from city General Obligation
Bonds and the remaining amount coming from Street Maintenance funds.
Project Schedule
Advertise for bids: March 26, 2014
Bid date: April 29, 2014
Award Contract: April 30, 2014
Anticipated Start Date: June 2014
Project Completion Date: August 31, 2014
Action Request
If appropriate, authorize the Mayor to set bid date for the 6th Street,
(U.S. 40 HWY) from K-10 HWY to Folks Road; 23rd Street (K-10 HWY) from
Iowa Street to Ousdahl Road - KLINK Project No. PW1401, Bid No. B1422, for
April 29, 2014.