Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Public Works Department

TO:	David Cronin, P.E., City Engineer
FROM:	Nicholas Voss, P.E., Project Engineer
CC:	Mark Thiel, Assistant Director of Public Works Charles F. Soules, P.E., Director of Public Works
DATE:	April 21, 2015
RE:	Project PW 1521 - Lighting for 31st and O'Connell Intersection - set bid date of May 19, 2015

Background

The intersection of 31st and O'Connell has been constructed as part of the South Lawrence Trafficway.  Lighting for this intersection was not included in the original plans.

Project Description

This project consists of installing street lighting to the roundabout at the intersection of 31st Street and O'Connell Road.  Four black decorative street light poles with LED fixtures will be placed in the island inside of the roundabout.

Project Funding

This project will be funded with bonds issued for the construction of 31st Street, Resolution No. 7047.  The estimated cost of the project is $40,000.

Project Schedule

This project will begin in June, 2015.  Pole manufacture and delivery can take up to 8 to 12 weeks.  The project should be completed by August, 2015.

Action Request

Set a bid date of May 19, 2015 for PW1521, Lighting for 31st and O'Connell Intersection.