CC MEETING: March 3, 2015
DATE: February 24, 2015
TO: Leonard Martin, City Manager
FROM: Cesar J. Molina, Jr., P.E., Director of Engineering
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Consider Authorizing The City Manager To Approve A Contract With Jim Bowman Construction Company For The Perry Road Sidewalk Improvements Project In An Amount Not To Exceed $314,553.00.
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BACKGROUND:
This project was authorized as part of the 2013 Bond Program. It will provide for the construction of new sidewalks along Perry Road from Walnut Street to Sherwood Lane where none currently exist; replacement of substandard sections of existing sidewalks; and construction of a new pedestrian bridge over Hutton Branch.
Environmental impacts from the project should be minimal. One tree will be removed and no wildlife will be affected by the construction.
The duration of construction is six months to allow fabrication of the bridge. Construction should not adversely affect traffic. Project signs will be placed on each end of the project while it is under construction. The project has been placed on the monthly Construction Update and is included in the City's web site.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Four (4) bids were received on February 19, 2015. Bids ranged from a low of $314,553.00 submitted by Jim Bowman Construction Co., LP to a high of $418,870.00. Bowman has completed several projects in Carrollton, most recently the Two Worlds Phase 2 and Public Works' 2014 Annual Street Panel Replacement Projects. They appear capable of completing this project in the allocated time of 180 days. The construction budget originally set up for this project was $325,000.00. Funding is available in Account Unit 854460 (Streets Consolidated) in the amount of $314,553.00.
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
This project will contribute to community sustainability by:
* Sustaining quality of life - The new sidewalks will greatly improve the safety of pedestrians in the area. The new pedestrian bridge wi...
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