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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Kurt Muth, P.E., Engineering Coordinator
DATE: July 8, 2024
SUBJECT:
A Resolution to Award the Contract for the Benton Street and Water Street Streetscaping Improvements to Landmark Contractors, Inc.
PURPOSE:
To award the construction contract to complete the public improvements at the intersection of Benton Street and Water Street.
BACKGROUND:
The Benton Street and Water Street intersection experiences high pedestrian crossing numbers due to the location of a public parking lot on the south side of the intersection and City buildings and activities that regularly occur north of the intersection. There are regular occurrences where vehicular traffic does not respect pedestrians properly utilizing the pedestrian walkways. Improved north and west crosswalks in conjunction with the addition of expanded planter bed islands will reduce the length of the crosswalk and improve visibility. The proposed project would include the replacement of a significant amount of unused pavement with landscaped beds. The project also includes lighting relocation, irrigation installation, storm sewer improvements and the installation of new brick pavers.
DISCUSSION:
Bids were opened and publicly read on June 26, 2024. The advertisement for bid is attached as Exhibit A. The lowest responsible bid was submitted by Landmark Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $492,293.00 which is nearly 2% below the Engineer's Estimate which can be seen in the attached Exhibit B - Bid Tabulation. This is a unique project with many items that will require multiple sequences to complete and progress will be impacted by the complexities of working downtown with many existing utilities. We have determined that these costs are appropriate and recommend awarding the contract to Landmark for the unit prices submitted. The project plans and bid document can be found as Exhibits C and D respectively. Landmark's bid is also attached as Exhibit E. Funds are avai...
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