Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE STOW ROAD SIDEWALK PROJECT BETWEEN STATE ROUTE 303 AND RAVENNA STREET.
Brief Description: The project includes the installation of a new 5’ concrete sidewalk along the west side of Stow Road between SR 303 and Ravenna Street.
Body
Legislative History
Res No. 24-44 - Enter into Design Contract with GAI Consultants, Inc.; 4/16/2024
25-0002 - Discussion of proposed alignment; 1/14/2025 and 2/25/2025
Purpose & Explanation
This sidewalk project is being designed by GAI Consultants, Inc. and will include the installation of a 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalk along the west side of Stow Road between SR 303 and Ravenna Street. The sidewalk construction will include storm drainage improvements, grading, crosswalks, driveway replacements, and minor clearing and restoration.
The estimated total cost of construction is $1,600,000, which includes a 10% contingency. The City will return to City Council if the cost exceeds the above total cost of the project.
This project's bid is scheduled to be bid in early 2026.
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 (2026 budget - 430 fund - $1,600,000)
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 Stow Road Sidewalk Installation Project.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Brian Griffith, Assistant City Manager
Bradley S. Kosco, PE, PS, City Engineer
David Rapp, PE, PS, Assistant City Engineer