Item 4CItem 4C
CITY OF
SOUTH LAKE
MEMORANDUM
(December 2, 2014)
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Robert H. Price, P.E., Director of Public Works
Subject: Authorize City Manager to execute a contract for the
installation of a temporary traffic signal at N. White Chapel
Blvd. and Highland St. to the Successful Bidder in an amount
not to exceed $115,000.
Action
Requested: Authorize City Manager to execute a contract for the installation of
a temporary traffic signal at N. White Chapel Blvd. and Highland St.
to the Successful Bidder in an amount not to exceed $115,000.
Background
Information: The purpose of this item is to expedite the installation of a
temporary traffic signal at North White Chapel Boulevard and
Highland Street. In an effort to ease peak traffic congestion at this
intersection, a temporary traffic signal will be installed until the
planned dual lane roundabout is constructed and in operation with
the North White Chapel Blvd. widening project. The bid opening
will held December 2, 2014.
The design engineer's opinion of probable construction cost
(OPCC) is $95,000. Staff is requesting a not to exceed amount of
$115,000 to cover any contingencies. This request is for approval
by the City Council to authorize the City Manager to execute the
construction contract with the Successful Bidder for installation of
the temporary signal in early 2015.
No more than three (3) bids are expected to be submitted for this
project. The Successful Bidder will be the lowest qualified bidder
based on pricing and references.
Financial
Considerations: The recommended contract award is an amount not to exceed
$115,000. Funds are available in the City Council approved budget
for the North White Chapel widening projects.
Strategic Link: The installation of a temporary traffic signal at the intersection of N.
White Chapel Boulevard and Highland Street links to the city's
strategy map relative to focus areas of Infrastructure and Mobility.
The project will serve our customers by achieving the highest
standards of safety and security. It provides travel convenience
within the City and region. The specific corporate objectives that
are met by this construction project are to invest to provide and
maintain high quality public assets.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: N/A
Legal Review: This is the standard form of agreement for construction services
that has been previously reviewed by the City Attorney.
Alternatives: The Council may authorize the City Manager to execute the
construction contract with the Successful Bidder or have the
contract brought back to Council and awarded by Council on the
next available agenda.
Supporting
Documents: Location Map
Staff
Recommendation: Authorize City Manager to execute a contract for the installation of
a temporary traffic signal at N. White Chapel Blvd. and Highland St.
to the Successful Bidder in an amount not to exceed $115,000.
Staff Contact: Robert H. Price, P.E., Public Works Director
Cheryl Taylor, P.E., Deputy Director Public Works/City Engineer
Steven D. Anderson, P.E., CFM, Civil Engineer
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