Adopt Resolution #24-112 Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for 2024 MSA Pavement Marking Improvements, Improvement Project #24-10

Purpose:
The purpose of this case is to adopt Resolution #24-112 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for 2024 MSA Pavement Marking Improvements, Improvement Project #24-10.
 
Background:
The current 2024 – 2033 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes an annual MSA Pavement Marking Improvements project to perform pavement markings on a 5-year cycle, outside of reconstructions and pavement overlays.
 
Pavement markings are a critical component of driver and pedestrian safety, and are a required maintenance operation per MSA rules and standards.
 
A total of 2.94 miles of public street segments are proposed to receive pavement marking improvements in 2024. These street segments were selected based on age since last treatment and the next proposed trigger for a treatment (i.e. seasons until a street reconstruction or pavement overlay).
 
Preliminary Schedule Remaining

• Staff receives bids
  • May 20, 2024
• Council awards contract to the lowest responsible bidder
  • May 28, 2024
• Contractor begins construction
  • June / July 2024
• Final Completion
  • August 3, 2024

 
The overall project map and street segment summary is attached to this case for reference.

If Council approves plans and specifications and authorizes advertisement for bids, bids will be advertised on Friday, April 26, and again on Friday, May 3, 2024 in the City’s official newspaper, the Anoka Union Herald.
 
Additionally, letters will be mailed to property owners prior to the work being performed, notifying of parking restrictions associated with the proposed project.

Alternatives:
Motion to adopt Resolution #24-112 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for 2024 MSA Pavement Marking Improvements, Improvement Project #24-10.

Funding for these services would come from Municipal State Aid Funds.
 
Staff has completed a detailed engineer’s estimate, with construction costs totaling $61,353.75

On April 16, 2024, the Ramsey Public Works Committee reviewed the improvement project and recommended City Council approval of plans and specifications and authorization to advertise for bids.
 
Staff recommends adopting Resolution #24-112 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for 2024 MSA Pavement Marking Improvements, Improvement Project #24-10.

Adopt Resolution #24-112 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for 2024 MSA Pavement Marking Improvements, Improvement Project #24-10.