Title
Resolution to Award a Construction Contract to Pamar Enterprises, Inc. (Bid No. 3932, $2,324,312.00) for the Huron River Drive Improvements Project and to Amend the Project Budget ($2,482,649.00) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to award a construction contract to Pamar Enterprises, Inc. (Pamar) in the amount of $2,324,312.00 for the Huron River Drive Improvements Project and to amend the project budget by $2,682,649.00 for a total of $3,606,015.00.
Background
Huron River Drive between Bird Road and North Main Street is a popular route for recreational bicyclists and motorists seeking a scenic drive. However, the road surface is in poor condition. It was last surface treated in the 1990’s and has not been resurfaced since. Its continued deterioration was cause for response by the city, as it cannot go untreated much longer without consequence.
The City’s 2007 Non-Motorized Plan identifies Huron River Drive as a second tier priority for bike lanes on paved shoulders. The Natural Features Guidelines protect landmark trees, steep slopes, wetlands, woodlands, and other natural features found along both sides of the road, and identifies many of them as Highest Concern. Because a balance must be found between these competing directives, an extensive public involvement process was undertaken by staff in 2007. From this process, it was determined that rebuilding the road within its current dimension was the alternative that best reflected the values of our community at large. In August 2007, City Council authorized the preparation of plans and specifications to reconstruct the road (R-373-8-06).
Another public meeting was held April 2, 2008 to explain the project, the schedule, and the detour routes. The public is in favor of reconstructing the road. Concerns were expressed regarding the impact of the detour route, especially as it affects emergency service access, and also with the proposed phasing ...
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