Memorandum
City of Lawrence
Department of Public Works
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TO: |
Dave Corliss, Interim City Manager |
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FROM: |
Chuck Soules |
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CC: |
Debbie Van Saun, Terese Gorman, David Woosley |
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Date: |
April 26, 2006 |
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RE: |
May 2, 2006 Agenda Item Project 15-CP4-404(C) Kasold Drive, Bob Billings Parkway to W. 22nd Street Street, Storm Sewer Improvements |
This project includes the reconstruction of Kasold Drive from Bob Billings Parkway south to W. 22nd Street.
Project History.
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April 7, 2004 |
City Commission directs staff to initiate design of Kasold reconstruction. |
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June 7, 2004 |
Bartlett & West hired for design services. |
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August 23, 2004 |
A public meeting held to discuss the overall project and preliminary design report. |
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October 6, 2004 |
Four alternatives/options presented to City Commission at study session. |
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October 26, 2004 |
City Commission revisited scope/parameters of project. Direction to proceed with Option 5. |
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June 20, 2005 |
Public meeting to discuss construction sequencing and schedule. |
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June 28, 2005 |
Neighbors and City Commission discuss sequencing and green space. |
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July 19, 2005 |
City Commission directs that traffic will be allowed/maintained during construction. |
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September 27, 2005 |
City Commission reviews Option 6 and directs staff to proceed with Option 6. |
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November 8, 2005 |
City Commission revisits direction of September 27, 2005 and directs staff to proceed with Option 5. |
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February 21, 2006 |
City Commission sets bid date and approves funding resolution; pre-bid meeting scheduled March 8, 2006 |
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March 8, 2006 |
Pre-Bid Meeting |
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March 21, 2006 |
Received bids. |
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April 4, 2006 |
City Commission rejects bids. |
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April 25, 2006 |
New bids received. |
Project Description. The typical section includes four 11 ft. lanes, turning lanes at appropriate intersections, an 8 ft. wide sidewalk on the west side of the street, landscaped median, new water main and storm sewer. The street cross section includes a treated base and 10 in. concrete pavement. The project will maintain at least one lane of traffic in each direction during construction. The project has a specified completion date of October 6, 2007, with a $2,000/day penalty for completion after this date. An incentive is provided of $2,000/day for early completion, up to a maximum of $100,000.
Total Project Cost:
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Road Construction |
$4,786,999.61 |
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Engineering |
$ 270,000.00 |
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Other Costs (appraisals, staking, temporary easements) |
$ 45,000.00 |
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Total Bond Cost |
$5,101,999.61 |
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Water Main |
$ 696,333.29 |
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Total Project Cost |
$5,798,332.90 |
Project Funding. This project is included in the 2006 CIP. The City Commission will need to approve Resolution No. 6647 authorizing the issuance of bonds for the street improvements in an amount of $5,110,000. The water main will be paid for with utility funds.
Project Status. The project was rebid on April 25, 2006 with the following changes:
- Removal of the drainable base.
- Change the subgrade stabilization from flyash to lime.
- Changes in construction technique for retaining wall and water main.
Two bids were received. The low bid was received from R. D. Johnson Excavating in an amount of $5,483,332.90 (bid tab is attached).
Recommendation.
- Approve Resolution No. 6647 authorizing the issuance of bond in an amount of $5,110,000.
- Award bid to R. D. Johnson in an amount of $5,483,332.90 for the construction of Kasold Drive from Bob Billings Parkway to W. 22nd Street.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles F. Soules, P.E.
Director of Public Works
CFS/je
Attachment: Bid Tab