Explanation
Background: This legislation authorizes the City to enter into a contract in an amount up to $7,762,416.00 for the River South Roadways - Phase 1 project and to pay construction inspection costs up to $931,489.91. The limits of this project include Front Street between Broad and Rich Streets and Ludlow and Wall Streets between Town and Rich Streets and Rich Street between Ludlow and Wall Streets.
The scope of this project is as follows:
o new water main, new storm, sewer rehabilitation, electric, new signal interconnect,
o two-way traffic conversion on Front Street including resurfacing, striping, and signs,
o Front Street brick center turn lane between Rich and Town Streets,
o all brick Wall Street using 5,455 Sq. Ft. of recycled brick pavers from the Main Street bridge,
o decorative street lights,
o combination street/signal poles at intersections,
o granite curbs, (38) updated wheelchair ramps,
o 0.4 mile of 8' to 10' brick/concrete sidewalks with (31) "green" bio-retention planter cells,
o added amenities including landscaping, planters, (8) metal benches, (5) trash cans, (9) bike racks, etc.
The Lifestyle Communities Development of apartments and condominiums will be a major pedestrian generator within this area. In an effort to accommodate these new residents, the amenities listed above are included as part of this project.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is 7/28/2008. This contract work is to be completed by July 31, 2009. The project was let by the Transportation Division and was advertised in the City Bulletin, Dodge Reports, and by the Builders Exchange. Two bids were received (2 majority, 0 minority) on June 5, 2008 and tabulated on June 6, 2008 as follows:
George J. Igel & Co., Inc. $7,762,416.00
Complete General Construction Company $7,782,182.03
Award is to be made to George J. Igel & Co., Inc. c.c. #31-4214570 (expiring 6/28/09), as the lowest, best...
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