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Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding Bid No. 21-25, Asphalt Overlay & Milling Services, to Lone Star Paving.
SUMMARY
DATE: May 4, 2021
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Jeff Reynolds, Executive Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Authorize the award of Bid No. 21-25, Asphalt Overlay & Millings Services to Lone Star Paving.
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Central Texas was hit with a winter storm during February 2021, bringing unprecedented freezing temperatures, snow and ice to the area. During this weather event, roadways in the City of Killeen were severely damaged, due to existing conditions and the impact of ice and snow on the asphalt. The Transportation Division maintains 539 centerline miles (2,191 lane miles) of paved roadways within the City of Killeen, with a total replacement value of $840.4 million dollars. In FY21, $1,646,323 was budgeted for street maintenance throughout the City. In an effort to minimize further damage, City Council provided a motion of direction for staff to increase the budget amount for street maintenance with a budget amendment. Ordinance No. 21-013 was passed and approved on March 23, 2021, increasing the street maintenance budget by $4,250,000 to address emergency street repairs. These funds will be utilized for asphalt milling and overlay work and for replacement of striping on roadways once the overlay is complete. The City currently has an agreement in place with DIJ Construction for pavement marking services that was awarded April 02, 2019, CCMR 19-0037R and extended April 19, 2021.
While City crews have been making spot repairs and will continue to do so, an Invitation to Bid (ITB) was issued for Asphalt Overlay and Milling Services for the larger areas on City roadways. During the solicitation process, Public Works staff has been prioritizing roadwa...
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