Memorandum
City of Lawrence
Public Works
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TO: |
Charles F. Soules, P.E., Director of Public Works |
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FROM: |
David P. Cronin, P.E., City Engineer |
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CC: |
Mark Thiel, Assistant Director of Public Works Andy Ensz, Project Engineer, Utilities Department |
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DATE: |
January 14, 2016 |
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RE: |
Project PW1534 HERE Addition (11th Street and Mississippi Street) Public Improvements Set Bid Date |
Background
On August 4, 2015 the City Commission approved a cost-sharing agreement with the HERE Kansas Development to provide for the reconstruction of Mississippi Street and 11th Street adjacent to the project.
Mississippi Street Project: The City and HERE agreed to share all costs on an equal basis related to the reconstruction of the traveling lanes (approximately 31-feet wide) of Mississippi Street and the relocation of the sanitary sewer from the intersection of 11th Street and Mississippi Street south a distance of 300 feet. HERE is responsible for all costs of constructing parking spaces, curbs, and sidewalks. HERE is responsible for the costs of all design and engineering plans related to the Mississippi Street Project.
11th Street Project: The City and HERE agreed to share all costs on an equal basis related to the reconstruction of the traveling lanes on 11th Street, from the intersection of 11th Street and Mississippi Street to the intersection of 11th Street and Indiana Street. The City and HERE also agreed to share the costs of all design and engineering plans related to the 11th Street Project. The City is responsible for the costs of constructing curbing and sidewalks on the north side of the 11th Street Project. HERE is responsible for the costs of constructing curbing and sidewalks on the south side of the 11th Street Project.
The City is bidding the project and providing construction inspection.
During construction, Mississippi Street traffic will be restricted and 11th Street will be closed. As the plans/project progress stakeholders will be notified. The preliminary plan is to close Mississippi Street the week of KU Spring Break to install street crossings for storm sewer and waterline. This will be necessary to connect the building's roof drainage system to the city storm sewer. Full reconstruction and closure of 11th Street and Mississippi Street is anticipated for summer 2016, following KU Commencement.
Project Funding
The estimated city share is approximately $150,000 and is included in the 2016 budget. HERE will remit their share of the construction costs upon receipt of the bids.
Project Schedule
Advertise for bids: January 26, 2016
Bid date: February 9, 2016
Award Contract: February 16, 2016
Anticipated Start Date: March 1, 2016
Project Completion Date: July 2016
Action Request
If appropriate authorize the Mayor to set bid date for Project No. PW1534 HERE Addition (11th Street and Mississippi Street) Public Improvements, Bid No. B1422, for February 9, 2016.
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