Title
Approval of Bid Award for Martin Way Patching Project
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to award the construction contract to Tucci & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $596,174.20 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
Report
Issue:
Whether to award the construction contract for the Martin Way Patching Project to Tucci & Sons, Inc.
Staff Contact:
Fran Eide, P.E., City Engineer, Public Works Engineering, 360.753.8422
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The pavement on Martin Way, from Pacific Avenue to Ensign Road is old and in "poor" condition. The pavement has many potholes and wide cracks. The pavement in the bike lanes is uneven and rutted at bus stops. This project will replace areas of worn asphalt and fill cracks. This work is necessary to prepare the pavement for a chip seal in 2018 restoring the pavement to "good" condition. Work will begin in June and be complete by August 2017.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Construction activity will affect traffic flow and access to businesses along the route. Work in the bike lane will affect bicyclists and people walking. Staff will inform citizens of construction activity and impacts to vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic or access to businesses. We will use post cards, newsletters, Twitter, and the Construction News webpage to communicate with citizens.
Options:
1. Award the construction contract to Tucci & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $596,174.20 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
The project proceeds as planned.
2. Do not award the construction contract, reject all bids, and request staff to rebid the project.
Delaying the project could result in further decline of the pavement condition. Delay may also result in higher bids and will require additional staff time to rebid the project.
Financial Impact:
This project is ide...
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