City of Lawrence

Public Works Department

MEMORANDUM

DATE: May 7, 2008

TO: David L. Corliss

City Manager

FROM: Dena E. Mezger, P.E.

Assistant Director of Public Works

On May 6, 2008 the City of Lawrence opened proposals for the following:

City Bid No. B08039

Project 01-SR1-108(S) - Iowa Street (US-59/K-10), from 646.28’ North of 31^st Street to Clinton Parkway/23^rd Street

Milling, Overlay, Pavement Marking, Minor Geometric Improvements (KLINK)

VENDOR	TOTAL BID
Engineer’s Estimate	$439,613.00
Asphalt Improvement Co.	$422,854.45
LRM Industries, Inc.	$437,459.35

The KLINK project is an annual part of the pavement maintenance program and is for work on portions of state highways within the city. KDOT provides funding of up to $200,000 each year for the KLINK project. Originally, 23^rd Street from Iowa to Louisiana was scheduled as the KLINK project for this year. However, with the closure of 19^th and Louisiana this summer for reconstruction, staff determined the traffic impacts of simultaneous construction on 23^rd Street would not be in the best interest of the traveling public. Approval was obtained from KDOT to reschedule the 23^rd Street project and substitute Iowa south of 23^rd Street.

The total amount budgeted for this year’s KLINK is $650,000, which includes the KDOT funding and $450,000 of city bond funding.

Recommendation Action:

Approve bid from Asphalt Improvement Co., Project No. 01-SR1-108(S) in the amount of $422,854.45 provided the contractor can meet the terms established in the contract documents.

Attachment: Bid Tab

cc: Cynthia Boecker

Diane Stoddard

Chuck Soules

Bobbie Walthall

Frank Reeb

Alan Landis

Tammy Bennett