Title
Michael Baker Place Bridge Replacement Project
Action
Action:
A. Award a contract in the amount of $1,703,982.95 to the lowest responsive bidder Dane Construction, Inc. for the Michael Baker Place Bridge Replacement project, and
B. Award a contract in the amount of $204,659.47 with KCI Associates of North Carolina, PA for bridge construction administration services.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
Allison Brickey, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
* The Michael Baker Place Bridge spans Briar Creek and is located in Council District 6.
* The 64-year-old bridge meets criteria for replacement based on a ranking using a combination of sufficiency ratings and current conditions.
* The work will be 80 percent financed with federal funding administered by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and 20 percent funded by the City.
Action A:
* Work will include but is not limited to construction of a new bridge, sidewalk, curb and gutter, storm drainage, waterlines, asphalt pavement, pavement markings, and traffic control.
* The neighborhood will experience road closures during construction. There will be detour signage throughout the project area and a construction inspector will be assigned to address public concerns.
* On January 22, 2018, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; two bids were received from interested service providers.
* Dane Construction, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by third quarter 2019.
Action B:
* NCDOT requires construction administration services on bridge replacement projects.
* On October 26, 2017, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); four proposals were received from interested professional service providers.
* KCI Associates of North Carolina, PA is the firm best qualified to meet the City's needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of profe...
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