Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Utilities Department

TO:	Thomas M. Markus – City Manager Diane Stoddard – Assistant City Manager Casey Toomay – Assistant City Manager Brandon McGuire – Assistant to the City Manager
FROM:	Leah Morris – Utilities Project Engineer
CC:	Dave Wagner – Director of Utilities Mike Lawless – Deputy Director of Utilities Philip Ciesielski – Assistant Director of Utilities Beth Krishtalka – Assistant to the Director Bob Brower – Utilities Field Operations Superintendent
DATE:	June 23, 2016
RE:	Set a Bid Opening Date of July 26, 2016 for Bid No. B1618 – El Dorado Drive, Bob Billings Parkway (east) to Bob Billings Parkway (west) Waterline Replacement, Project UT1517.

Background

The El Dorado Drive, Bob Billings Parkway (east) to Bob Billings Parkway (west) Waterline Replacement Project was evaluated as part of the 2016-2017 Watermain Rehabilitation Program Basis of Design Report, which established viable alternatives for alignment, project prioritization, construction cost estimates, and sequencing that will align with planned street rehabilitation work and budgeted funding.

Project Description

The El Dorado Drive, Bob Billings Parkway (east) to Bob Billings Parkway (west) Waterline Replacement Project, as shown on the attached map, includes the replacement of approximately 1,900 linear feet of 8” cast iron from 1975 with 8” PVC waterline. The project also includes valves, fittings, fire hydrants and other miscellaneous appurtenances for the waterline located along El Dorado Drive. The project is scheduled to be completed by February 2017. 

Project Details

Professional Engineering Consultants have completed the design and production of construction documents for the project incorporating City and outside review agency comments. Project documents will be available to prospective bidders by Wednesday July 6, 2016.

Utilities staff met with residents of the Woodfield Home Owners Association to receive input during the design process. Utilities Staff will make every reasonable accommodation to minimize construction impacts on the neighborhood.

Traffic Impacts

Local traffic on El Dorado Drive will be maintained at all times.  The waterline replacement will require traffic control on El Dorado Drive with the road closed to thru traffic. There will be temporary traffic restrictions at various locations along the length of the project to accommodate construction equipment and ensure a safe working environment for the contractor and the public.

Project Funding

The project will be funded from the Department of Utilities bonded construction fund per Resolution No. 7107.

Action

Set a Bid Opening Date of July 26, 2016 for Bid No. B1618 – El Dorado Drive, Bob Billings Parkway (east) to Bob Billings Parkway (west) Waterline Replacement, Project UT1517.