Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Utilities Department

TO:	David L. Corliss – City Manager Diane Stoddard - Assistant City Manager Casey Toomay – Assistant City Manager Brandon McGuire – Assistant to the City Manager
FROM:	Troy Shaw – Project Engineer
CC:	Dave Wagner – Director of Utilities Mike Lawless – Deputy Director of Utilities Philip Ciesielski – Asst. Director of Utilities Beth Krishtalka – Assistant to Director Bob Brower – Utilities Operations Superintendent
DATE:	March 31, 2015
RE:	Set a bid date for Bid No. B1516, UT1413, Homestead Drive Waterline Replacement.

Background

The Homestead Drive waterline replacement project was evaluated as part of a preliminary design report, which established viable alternatives for alignment, project prioritization, construction cost estimates, and sequencing that will align with planned street rehabilitation work and budgeted funding. The assessment study identified the Homestead Drive waterline as a priority for replacement due to the size, age, and condition of the 6”, 1963 cast iron main.

Project Description

The Homestead Drive Waterline Replacement Project, as shown on the attached map, includes the replacement of approximately 1500 linear feet of 6” cast iron waterline with 8” plastic waterline. The project also includes valves, fittings, fire hydrants and other miscellaneous appurtenances for the waterline located along Homestead Drive around the loop to Lawrence Avenue.  The project will be completed within 150 calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed, per the contract documents.

Project Details

Professional Engineering Consultants have completed the design and production of construction documents for the project incorporating City and outside review agency comments. Project documents will be available to prospective bidders by Monday April 13, 2015.

A public meeting will be held with affected residents prior to the start of construction to address any concerns related to the project. Staff will make every reasonable accommodation to minimize construction impacts on the neighborhood.

Traffic Impacts

Local traffic on Homestead will be maintained at all times.  The waterline replacement will require traffic control on Homestead with the road closed to thru traffic.  There will be temporary traffic restrictions at various locations along the length of the project to accommodate construction equipment and ensure a safe working environment for the contractor and the public.

Traffic control and lane restrictions will be required on Lawrence Avenue in order to connect the new line to the existing main.  However, Lawrence Avenue will remain open to thru traffic throughout the project.

Project Funding

The project will be funded from the Department of Utilities bonded construction fund per the adopted Capital Improvement Project Scenario 5 for the 2013-2017 period.

Action

Set a bid date of May 5, 2015 for Bid No. B1516, for project UT1413 Homestead Drive Waterline Replacement.