Title
LYNX Blue Line Grade Crossing Repair
Action
Action:
Award a contract in the amount of $776,953 to the lowest responsive bidder Bullock Construction, Inc. for the repair of the South Boulevard North grade crossing of the LYNX Blue Line.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Allen Smith, CATS
Bong Vang, CATS
Explanation
* The LYNX Blue Line intersects with several public roads along its length - some of which are 'at-grade' crossings.
* An 'at-grade' crossing is a crossing in which the intersecting rail and roadway are of the same elevation and controlled with standard railroad signals and crossing gates.
* A recent inspection indicated that the at-grade crossing of the rail alignment at South Boulevard North is in need of the following repairs:
* The grade crossing panels are starting to settle and are not at the same elevation as the road. The settlements in the panels are causing warping of the rail.
* The existing panels will be removed and evaluated to determine if the panels can be reused as part of the repair or require replacement.
* The soil and stone under the panels will be repaired prior to the placement of the panels.
* The storm drainage along the grade crossing will be improved and the pavement markings will be improved for better traffic control.
* On July 1, 2015, an Invitation to Bid for grade crossing repairs was issued; two bids were received at an amount far in excess of the engineer's estimate and available budget. As a result, staff reengineered the project.
* On September 4, 2015, an Invitation to Bid for grade crossing repairs using the reengineered specifications was issued; one bid was received from an interested service provider.
* In accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-132(a), the project was re-advertised on September 9, 2015; two bids were received by interested service providers.
* Bullock Construction, Inc. was the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to ...
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