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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Robert Greene, City Traffic Engineer
DATE: September 16, 2021
SUBJECT:
A resolution awarding the McCoy Drive/5th Avenue & Kautz Road Traffic Signal Installation project to the low bidder, H & H Electric Company and the appropriation of $366,716.20 of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for the project.
PURPOSE:
To award the McCoy Drive/5th Avenue & Kautz Road Traffic Signal Installation project to the low bidder, H & H Electric Company and the appropriation of $366,716.20 of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for the project.
BACKGROUND:
The project consists of installing traffic signals at the intersection of McCoy Drive/5th Avenue and Kautz Road, addition of an exclusive left turn lane on west leg; extending curb and gutter on the north east corner, widening the existing 5 feet wide sidewalk to 8 feet wide bike path at the NE corner, resurfacing the intersection with new pavement markings, adding appropriate signage, restoration and other miscellaneous work in accordance with the plans and specifications.
DISCUSSION:
Project will provide pedestrian traffic signals for crossing the east intersection leg of McCoy Drive and south leg of the Kautz Road, accommodating multi-use path pedestrians and bicyclists.
The project bid was advertised on August 13, 2021. The City received 3 bids for the bid opening on September 1, the low bidder was H &H Electric Company at $366,761.20, approximately 10% below the Engineer's estimate of $405,136.00.
Local preference does not apply to this project due to funding source. This project uses Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds and would need appropriating the funds.
City's 2021 budget provides funds through the following account:
GC 080 McCoy Dr/5th Ave & Kautz Road 203-4020-418-38-22 $366,761.20
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Maintenance & energy costs for proposed traffic signal, approximately $260 per month.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of award to the low bidder H & H Electric Company ...
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