Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT OR CONTRACTS FOR THE 2022 SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
Brief Description: The projects include new sidewalk installations along the following roadways in Hudson as described in the 2022 Capital Budget: Middleton Road (SR 91 - Highpoint Park), and Stow Road (Pine Trails to Existing Sidewalk).
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Legislative History
21-8 - Adopted in Concept the Updated Sidewalk and Trails Master Plan 2021-2025; 2/16/2021
21-39 - Permission to Bid and Award 2021 Sidewalk Connectivity Projects
21-82 - Amend 21-39 to increase cost
Purpose & Explanation
These sidewalk projects are currently in design by engineering Consultants and will include the installation of a 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalk along Middleton Road (SR 91 to Highpoint Park), and Stow Road (Pine Trails to Existing Sidewalk). The sidewalk construction includes clearing and necessary tree removal, grading, storm drainage improvements, new sidewalk crosswalks, as need street lighting, fiber and electric conduits (for future use), driveway apron replacement, and restoration. A breakdown of estimated construction costs is as follows, per the approved 2022 Capital Budget:
- Middleton Road (SR 91-Highpoint Park) $2,830,200.00
- Stow Road (Pine Trails to Existing Sidewalk) $500,000.00
Total (With 10% Contingency) $3,330,200.00
The estimated total cost of construction of the two (2) projects is $3,330,200, which includes a 10% contingency. The City will return to City Council if the cost exceeds the above total cost of the projects.
The projects are scheduled for construction is the Spring/Summer of 2022.
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 (Account 430 fund)
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 contracts for the 2022 Hudson Sidewalk Improvement Projects.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Thomas J. Sheridan, P.E., P.S., Assistant City Manager - Professional Services
Bradley Kosco, P.E., P.S., City Engineer
Jonathon Szalay, E.I., Engineering Project Designer