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Action on Resolution 20-074, a Resolution Awarding Bids on 2020-04STI, Traffic Signal Improvements Project, 8th Street South & Medary Avenue South.
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Summary:
This project involves the replacement of the traffic signal at 8th Street South & Medary Avenue South. This project will include installing the replacement traffic signals which will have LED lights and a video detection system. The project also includes lane widening for a new north-bound right-turn lane and a west-bound right-turn lane and will have left-turn signal arrows in the center turn lanes to improve the traffic flow. The project includes larger ramps for a future shared-use path on the north side of 8th Street South which is project 5e from the Bicycle Master Plan.
The bid letting for this project was held on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 and the City received the following bids:
Timmons Construction, Inc. $492,985.36
Bowes Construction, Inc. $516,684.90
Rounds Construction Co., Inc. $544,599.89
Sentry $577,345.33
Engineer’s Estimate $569,086.00
The low bid from Timmons Construction, Inc. of $492,985.36 is approximately 13% lower than the engineer’s estimate of $569,086.00.
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Recommendation:
Recommend awarding the project to Timmons Construction, Inc. for the low bid of $492,985.36.
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