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Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract with E.T. MacKenzie Company for the State Street Improvements Project (RFP 25-12; $5,333,900.00) and to Appropriate $6,732,891 in Contributing Funds (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
Please refer to the enclosed resolution to approve a construction contract between the City of Ann Arbor and E.T. MacKenzie Company in the amount of $5,333,900.00 for the State Street Improvements Project (RFP 25-12).
The State Street Improvements project is located between South University Avenue and East William Street. The project scope includes the following elements:
* Replacement of water main and related appurtenances and water main consolidation with the University of Michigan
* Stormwater system improvements
* Road resurfacing
* Curb and gutter replacements
* Sidewalk and ramp upgrades
* Separated bike lanes
* Addition of a dedicated northbound transit-only lane
* Traffic signal modifications
The City has partnered with the University of Michigan to consolidate existing water mains owned by the City and University, and to provide a northbound bus stop near the UM Museum of Art, an exclusive northbound transit lane, and a transit priority signal at the William Street intersection. The City is also partnering with the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AAATA) to provide a southbound bus stop near the Michigan Union building. The University of Michigan and the AAATA are contributing funds for these transit features for the State Street Improvements Project.
The construction of the project is scheduled in three phases:
* Phase 1: Early May to mid-July 2025. Work will focus on water main improvements before repairing road, pausing construction, and opening for the Art Fair.
* Phase 2: mid-July 2025 (following Art Fair) to mid-November 2025. Work will focus on stormwater system improvements and roadway improvements.
* Phase 3: April - May 2026. Work will focus on final turf establishment (lawn restoration).
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