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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE RANETT AVENUE STORM CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: The Ranett Avenue Culvert Replacement Project will involve the removal and replacement two existing corrugated metal culverts that are failing under the roadway and causing settlement of the pavement. The culverts are located within the right-of-way near homes #7816 - #7832 Ranett Avenue in the North Haven Subdivision.
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Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
The City of Hudson Engineering and Public Works Departments investigated a set of failing storm culvert crossing located under Ranett Avenue, north of Middleton Road near house #7816 Ranett Avenue. The twin, existing 36"x47" elliptical corrugated metal culverts have begun to fail due to their age (over 25 years old). The investigation has established that due to the inverts of the culverts rotting out, the culverts have started to lose their strength and deform, causing the settling in the roadway. It has been determined that the best, long term repair solution to remedy this issue includes the removal of the metal culverts and installation of new concrete culverts which will provide a longer service life (over 50 years) than metal pipe.
The City Engineering Department is currently working on finalizing the plans and specifications for the improvements. The work is scheduled to be completed by the Fall of 2016.
The estimated project cost of construction plus 10% contingency is approximately $80,000.
Timing Considerations
Following the approval of this Resolution by City Council, the Engineering Department will advertise in the local newspaper and receive bids for this project. Staff will only return to Council if the bids received are in excess of 10% of the Engineer's Estimate; otherwise the City Manager is authorized to enter into a contr...
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