Title
Resolution Awarding a Construction Contract to Tri-City Groundbreakers, Inc. for the Geddes Avenue Improvements Project ($6,922,405.02; Bid No. ITB-4366)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval please find a resolution that awards a construction contract to Tri-City Groundbreakers, Inc. in the amount of $6,922,405.02 for the Geddes Avenue Improvements Project.
The approved FY2014-2019 Capital Improvements Plan includes the following projects:
TR-SC-10-09 Geddes Avenue Reconstruction (Huntington to Huron Parkway)
UT-SN-08-05 Geddes Avenue Sanitary Sewer
UT-ST-10-20 Geddes Avenue Storm Sewer
The above projects are collectively known as the Geddes Avenue Improvements Project. This project includes a new roadway section, storm water quality improvements, sanitary sewer extension, correction of slope sloughing, and the construction of non-motorized improvements within the project limits. The first phase of construction is expected August 2015 through November 2015. The road will be re-opened to traffic in the winter 2015/16. Construction will resume in March 2016 through November 2016.
Construction Contract and Funding
Plans and specifications were made available through BidNet. Four bids were received and opened on May 27, 2015. The lowest responsible bid, in the amount of $6,922,405.02 is $490,960.00 (7.6%) above the engineer's estimate of $6,431,445.00. Attached is a tabulation of the bids received for the project.
Total project costs are estimated to be $9,661,000.00. Funding is expected from the following sources (approximate):
Special Assessments (Curb & Gutter and Storm)
$ 51,000.00
Water Funds for Improved Fire Protection
$ 106,000.00
General Fund for Proposed Sidewalk Retaining Wall East of Gallup
$ 364,000.00
Stormwater Fund (financed by SRF Loan)
$1,490,000.00
Sanitary Funds*
$1,450,000.00
Street Millage
$6,200,000.00
TOTAL
$9,661,000.00
*Includes sanitary improvement charges associated with first ...
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