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:

April 1, 2015

RE:

April 7, 2015 Agenda Item – Set a bid date for Bid No. B1523 - UT1426, Cedarwood Avenue Waterline Replacement.

 

Background

A new development, Southridge Addition No. 6, which will add 15 customers/meters to the waterline on Cedarwood between 25th Street and 26th Street, is currently being proposed.  The waterlines on Cedarwood between 25th Street and 26th Street have a history of breaks due to their age, material, and condition and they are undersized for today’s standards. In order to limit the disruption to the current and future residents, the Utilities Department is proposing to initiate the waterline replacement prior to the construction of the proposed development.

 

Project Description

The Cedarwood Avenue Waterline Replacement Project, as shown on the attached map, includes the replacement of approximately 1350 linear feet of 6” 1960 cast iron and 2” galvanized waterlines with 8” and 2” plastic waterlines. The project also includes valves, fittings, fire hydrants and other miscellaneous appurtenances for the waterline located along Cedarwood Avenue from 25th Street to 26th Street.  The project will be completed within 120 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 will be maintained at all times.  The waterline replacement will require traffic control on Cedarwood Avenue between 25th Street and 26th Street 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.

 

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. B1523, for project UT1426 Cedarwood Avenue Waterline Replacement.