Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS FOR THE HUDSON-AURORA ROAD AND HUDSON PARK DRIVE CROSSWALK ENHANCEMENT PROJECT IN THE CITY OF HUDSON.
Brief Description: The project will include the installation of pedestrian signal improvements at the intersection of Hudson-Aurora Road and Hudson Park Drive. The estimated project cost is $40,000, which includes a 10% contingency amount.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
In early 2020, the City studied two, school zone intersections located at Hudson Aurora Road/Hudson Park Drive and Hudson Aurora Road/Herrick Park Drive. The study identified that the installation of pedestrian crosswalk enhancements at the Hudson Aurora Road/Hudson Park Drive intersection are warranted per the City’s Special Sign Policy.
This project will include the construction of rectangular, rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) at the crosswalk at Hudson-Aurora Road and Hudson Park Drive. Per the study, this crosswalk meets the high pedestrian crossing volume and school zone requirements.
The estimated project cost of construction plus 10% contingency is approximately $40,000. The City staff will return to City Council if the bids are in excess of 10% of the Engineer’s estimate.
The installation of the RRFBs are scheduled for late Fall, 2020.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04:
X Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
Other
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required (430 Fund - $40,000)
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 proposed Hudson-Aurora Road and Hudson Park Drive Enhancements project.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Thomas J. Sheridan, P.E., P.S., Assistant City Manager - Professional Services
Bradley S. Kosco, PE, PS, City Engineer