Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Public Works Department

 

TO:

David Cronin, City Engineer

FROM:

Nicholas Voss

CC:

Charles Soules, Mark Thiel

Date:

April 16, 2013

RE:

Project PW1202: Wakarusa Drive, Research Parkway to Oread West - Ctiy Bid No. B1318

 

Please include the following item on the City Commission Consent Agenda for consideration at the April 23, 2013 meeting.

 

Project PW 1202 - City Bid No. B1318,

 

VENDOR

TOTAL

Engineer's Estimate

$1,217,377.00

R. D. Johnson Excavating Company, Inc.

$1,021,161.05

Kansas Heavy Construction, L.L.C.

$1,135,946.75

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc.

$1,138,000.00

King's Construction Co., Inc.

$1,184,198.50

 

Project Description

This project is a complete reconstruction of Wakarusa Drive from Research Parkway Drive to Oread West Drive, excluding the intersection of Wakarusa Drive and Bob Billings Parkway, which has recently been reconstructed (see attached map).  Traffic will be maintained through Bob Billings Parkway for the duration of the project.

 

The project includes the removal of existing asphalt and replacement with 10" concrete on a flyash treated base.  The road will also be widened to allow for a center turn lane.  A bike lane and 6' sidewalk will be added on both sides of the street in line with the city's "Complete Streets" policy.  In addition, storm sewer, curb & gutter, and flashing yellow arrows will be installed on this project.

 

The project will be constructed in two phases.  Phase One would include all of the work south of Bob Billings Parkway.  Phase Two would include all of the work to the North of Bob Billings Parkway.  Construction on Phase Two would not start until Phase One could be opened to through traffic. 

 

Project Funding

The project is being funded by General Obligation Bonds from Resolution 6936 and infrastructure sales tax.

 

Funding Source

Amount

G.O. Bonds from Resolution 6936

$1,000,000.00

Infrastructure Sales Tax

$21,161.05

Total

$1,021,161.05

 

 

Project  Schedule

Award Bid: April 23, 2013

Anticipated Start Date: May 21, 2013

Project Completion Date: August 30, 2013

 

Bid Evaluation / Recommendation

Staff has evaluated all bid proposals to check for accuracy, completeness and other applicable criteria. As shown in the Summary Table, the bid proposal from R.D. Johnson Excavating Company, Inc. offers the lowest and best total bid price for this project. Staff recommends award of City Bid No. B1318 to R.D. Johnson Excavating Company, Inc..  

 

Action Request

Award City Bid No. B1318: Wakarusa Drive, Research Parkway to Oread West to R.D. Johnson Excavating Company, Inc., in the amount of $1,021,161.05, provided the contractor can meet the terms established in the contract documents.