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ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO 1) AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE BIG BLUE TRACE AND BARBERRY DRIVE TURN LANE ADDITION AND CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT; 2) AWARD A TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION PHASE ENGINEERING SERVICES; AND 3) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. R2018-19 REALLOCATING CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGETS IN THE GAS TAX CAPITAL FUND AND THE GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018 TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE BIG BLUE TRACE & BARBERRY TURN LANE CAPITAL PROJECT
REQUEST: Authorization to:
1. Award a construction contract to Rio-Bak Corporation, for the following projects:
A. Big Blue Trace and Barberry Drive turn lane and drainage improvements.
B. Culvert replacement in the C-12 Canal under Big Blue Trace.
C. Traffic and Circulation Improvements on Big Blue Trace to provide better traffic movements in and around Wellington Elementary School.
2. Authorization to award a task order to Kimley Horn & Associates for permit support and construction phase engineering services.
3. Approval of Resolution No. R2018-19 reallocating current capital project budgets in the Gas Tax Capital Fund and the Governmental Capital Fund to the Big Blue Trace improvements enumerated above.
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EXPLANATION: The Big Blue Trace and Barberry Drive turn lane project and culvert replacement project are funded in the FY 18 capital budget. The traffic and circulation improvements were not included in the CIP. All projects were included in a single bid package in order to receive the best possible pricing. Each component is a separate item and Council may award all, part or none of the projects.
In its entirety the proposed work includes road widening, turning lane construction, associated medians, milling, resurfacing, asphalt overbuild, maintenance of traffic (extensive), drainage, signage and striping. The project also includes the construction of a 72-inch diameter culvert replacement, head walls, associated earthwork, curbing, sidewalk improvements and wood fenci...
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