City of Lawrence
Utilities Department
MEMORANDUM
TO: David Corliss, City Manager
FROM: Philip Ciesielski, P.E.
CC: Chris Stewart
Clint Miller
Shelley Schupp
DATE: November 1, 2006
RE: November 7, 2006 Agenda Item – Set Bid Date for 10CP-06 Kaw WTP Parking Improvements
Please include the following item on the City Commission consent agenda for consideration at the November 7, 2006 meeting:
Authorize the City Manager to set a bid date of December 5, 2006 for Project 10CP-06 Kaw WTP Parking Improvements.
Project History – 10CP-06 Kaw WTP Parking Improvements:
August 2006 – Due to the increase in city and personnel vehicles based at the Kaw WTP, staff determined a need for additional parking. An adequate site was determined (along the north ROW of W. 3rd Street), the site was surveyed and the parking lot designed in-house by engineering staff per city design standards.
September 2006 – Design of the additional parking was completed and a site plan was submitted to Planning for Administrative Review and returned with no reviewer comments.
October 2006 – A Proposed Site Plan was submitted for the October 24, 2006 City Commission Consent Agenda and was approved, subject to no conditions.
November 2006 – Specifications and Bid Documents have been prepared for a proposed opening bid date of December 5th, 2006.
Project Status/Details. Utilities Department staff has approved final plans and specifications for the advertisement and bidding of the work covered. The anticipated project schedule is as follows:
Advertise for Bid November 8, 2006
Bid Letting December 5, 2006
Notice to Proceed January 2, 2007
End Construction March 16, 2007
This schedule is contingent upon the contract execution, receipt of the permits and weather conditions during the construction period.
Project Funding. Funding for the construction will come from the 2006 Utility Department Capital Improvement Project non-bonded construction fund.
Action Request. The Utilities Department is seeking approval from the City Commission for the City Manager to set a bid date of December 5, 2006 for Project 10CP-06 Kaw WTP Parking Improvements.
Thank you for your assistance. Please advise if you have any questions.