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Resolution to Award a Construction Contract to Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. (ITB. 4325, $3,409,000.00) for the 2014 Street Resurfacing Project
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to award a construction contract to Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. in the amount of $3,409,000.00 for the 2014 Street Resurfacing Project.
This year's program consists of the resurfacing of approximately three major streets and nine local streets located throughout the City. Attached is the expected street list. Construction is scheduled to begin approximately April 14, 2014 and to be completed in September 2014. A tentative timeframe for construction is shown; however, the exact schedule for each street will be adjusted to best coordinate with scheduled City events (such as Art Fair, U of M home football games, and in-session school days) and other construction projects.
The Street Resurfacing Project is created as a unit price contract with the understanding that the actual quantities used in construction will vary. Reflecting this flexibility, if any streets on the existing list are removed for any reason, such as conflicts with other projects, need for extensive utility repair, or any other unforeseen circumstances, other streets within the city may be substituted. If the funds are depleted prior to the completion of all the streets listed on the attachments, the construction contract will be terminated and the balance of the streets will be deferred to a future Resurfacing Project.
Traffic Control During Construction
For all the streets, local access will be maintained throughout the construction. To allow for construction on the major streets, traffic will be impacted as described below:
Washington (First Ave to Fourth Ave). To minimize impacts to businesses as much as possible, much of the work will take place on a block-by block closure. Some operations (such as paving) will require that the entire stretch be closed t...
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