TITLE
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the award of Bid No. 17-01 for a construction contract to Battery Warehouse for the construction of Stewart Neighborhood Project Phase 3- Sidewalk Reconstruction.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the award of a construction contract (Bid #17-01) to Battery Warehouse for the construction of Stewart Neighborhood Project Phase 3- Sidewalk Reconstruction.
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
Public Works Street Services Division, Community Development
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
During the FY 2016-17 budget process, the Public Works Environmental Services and Street Services Division was allocated $148,130.00 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) (Ord. 16-036) funds to be used for sidewalk reconstruction in the Stewart Neighborhood (Street Services) and a natural walking trail with park benches, pet waste stations, environmental educational signage, plantings, and lighting (Environmental Services). The sidewalk improvements include demolition and installation of concrete sidewalks and tree/root removal on Alexander Street, Gray Drive, Culp Avenue, Carol Way, and Franz Drive, North of Rancier Avenue and East of Stewart Street. This project enhances the Stewart Neighborhood pedestrian connectivity between East Ward Elementary School, Stewart-Lions Park (in the final stage of improvements; FY2015 CDBG), Stewart Sidewalk Reconstruction (currently underway; FY2015 CDBG), and the coming Stewart Neighborhood Nature/Education Trail, funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for enhancements in the Stewart Neighborhood.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION
The current project includes sidewalk reconstruction in the Stewart Neighborhood along Culp Avenue, Gray Drive, Carol Way, and Franz Way. On October 20, 2016, bids were open and read aloud. One (1) bidder submitted a bid for this section of improvement an...
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