Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR HINES HILL ROAD AND VALLEY VIEW ROAD SIDEWALK PROJECT.
Brief Description: The project includes the installation of a new 5-foot wide sidewalk along the west side of Valley View Road from Hunting Hollow Drive to Hines Hill Road, the east side of Valley View Road from Hines Hill Road to Wethersfield Drive and the north side of Hines Hill Road from Granby Drive to Glastonbury Drive.
Body
Legislative History
24-0079 - Design option discussion; 8/27/2024
24-0089 - Motion to move forward with design recommendations; 9/17/2024
Purpose & Explanation
The proposed sidewalk installation along Valley View Road and Hines Hill Road is currently budgeted for construction in 2024 as part of the 2020-2025 Connectivity Program. The proposed sidewalk alignment will be along the west side of Valley View Road from Hunting Hollow Drive to Hines Hill Road, the east side of Valley View Road from Hines Hill Road to Wethersfield Drive and the north side of Hines Hill Road from Granby Drive to Glastonbury Drive. The sidewalk construction also includes storm drainage improvements, grading, crosswalks, lighting, electric conduits, driveways, and minor clearing and restoration.
The estimated total cost of construction is $2,055,000, which includes a 10% contingency. Staff will return to City Council if the cost exceeds the above total cost of the project. The project will be bid in early 2025 and constructed in the spring, 2025.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04:
X Competitively bid and advertised for three consecutive weeks
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
Other
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted (430 fund - $2,055,000)
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
__ Yes
_X_No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this authorization for the City Manager to advertise, receive bids, and enter into a contract for the installation of a sidewalk along Hines Hill Road and Valley View Road.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Bradley S. Kosco, PE, PS, City Engineer
Jonathon Szalay, PE, SI, Senior Engineer