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Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract with Doan Construction Co. for the South Main Street Sidewalk Project (RFP 26-10; $3,480,277.60), and Appropriate $1,320,083.00 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 Doan Construction Co. in the amount of $3,480,277.60 for the South Main Street Sidewalk Project (RFP 26-10).
The project is located on the east side South Main Street between Scio Church Road and Stadium Boulevard. The project scope includes the following elements:
* New sidewalk along the east side of Main Street
* Pedestrian traffic signal work at Main Street and Scio Church Road
* Sidewalk ramp improvements at Scio Church Road and Stadium Boulevard
* Curbed bump-out on Main Street at Scio Church Road
* Retaining walls as needed to construct the new sidewalk
* Fencing and restoration
The City has partnered with the University of Michigan (UM) to fund this project. The University of Michigan is contributing funds to this project for the cost of the project adjacent to their property. The Resolution also includes language to authorize the City to enter into a cost allocation agreement with UM for this project once the details of the agreement have been fully worked out.
The construction of the project is scheduled in two phases:
* Phase 1: May 12, 2026, to July 15, 2026. Work will focus on pedestrian traffic signals, streetlights, bump-out, sidewalk, sidewalk ramps, and retaining wall installation along the east side of Main Street.
* Project Pause for Art Fair: July 16, 2026 - July 19, 2026. No work.
* Phase 2: July 20, 2026, to August 28, 2026. Work will focus on pedestrian traffic signals, sidewalk, and sidewalk ramp improvements on the west side of the Main Street and Scio Church Road intersection.
Engineering staff supervised the creation of plans and contract documents and bid the project through the City's Proc...
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