AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2017-26R, approving the award of a Construction Contract to Curran Contracting Company for the Sessom Bike And Pedestrian Improvements Project (IFB 217-181) in the amount of $1,767,011.95 contingent upon the contractor’s timely submission of sufficient bonds and insurance in accordance with the City’s construction contract documents for the Project and concurrence in the award of the Project from the Texas Department of Transportation; authorizing the Interim City Manager or her designee to execute all contract documents on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: February 21, 2017
Department: Engineering and Capital Improvements
Funds Required: $1,767,011.95
Account Number: C272
Funds Available: $3,000,000
Account Name: Sessom Bike Ped Peques Intersection
CITY COUNCIL GOAL: Maintain and improve the City’s infrastructure.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENT(s):
Land Use Goal 1 Direct growth, compatible with surrounding uses
LUG105 Align infrastructure plans to achieve preferred scenario
Transportation
Goal 2 A multimodal transportation network to improve accessibility, mobility, minimize congestion and reduce pollution
TG203 Obtain "Bicycle Friendly Community" Designation
TG205 Develop and implement a complete streets policy for coordination with other transportation related entities to properly integrate all modes of transportation into the transportation network
TG207 Integrate the transportation system by coordinating with all related public entities, including, but not limited to CAMPO, the counties, TxDOT, the university, and the rail district
BACKGROUND:
On February 14, 2017 four bids were received for the Sessom Bike & Pedestrian Improvements Project. Bids were evaluated by Eric Ratzman, P.E. of Halff Associates, Inc. to assure they were responsive and responsible. After evaluating the bids, Mr. Ratzman recommends awarding a construction contract to the low bidder, Curran Contracting Company in the amount of $1,767,011.95.
The project’s scope includes the construction of an 8’-10’ wide sidewalk on the north side of Sessom. The existing box culverts in Sessom Creek will be extended to allow for the addition of the sidewalk. A mid-block HAWKS signal will be installed near the Texas State parking lot. State street will be realigned with Peques Street; which will include new traffic signals. Shared use lane symbols will be added along Sessom Drive. Signal improvements will occur at Aquarena Springs to increase pedestrian safety.
The project includes participation from TXDOT and Texas State University. The project will receive $689,000 in federal funds which are being administered by TXDOT. Texas State University is contributing approximately $400,000 to the project.
Construction is expected to start in April 2017 and last about one year.
Staff recommends approval of this contract.