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Resolution to Award a Construction Contract to Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. (Bid No. 3995, $2,392,393.50) for the 2009 Local 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 $2,392,393.50 for the 2009 Local Street Resurfacing Project.
Public Meetings were held on January 8 and January 13, 2009 to introduce the project to local residents and receive feedback from the residents during the design phase of the project. City staff gave a brief presentation about the project, and answered questions from the residents. The discussion focused mainly on the extent of the construction work to be done, what that work would include (sidewalks, drive approaches, etc.), existing drainage problems, effect on trees, schedule, and financing for the project. The residents attending the meetings were generally in favor of the resurfacing of their respective streets.
We have attached the street list, showing the general order in which the streets will be resurfaced. A list of “alternate” streets is also provided. Construction is scheduled to begin April 27, 2009 and to be completed in September 2009.
The Local 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, the streets on the alternate list will be substituted in the approximate order listed. 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.
Plans and specifications were distributed electronically to contractors, subcont...
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