Adopt Resolution #17-06-149 Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisements for Bids for Improvement Project #17-04, Sunwood Drive Striping Improvements

Purpose:
The purpose of this case is to adopt Resolution #17-06-149 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisements for bids for Improvement Project #17-04, Sunwood Drive Striping Improvements.

Background:
The existing striping along Sunwood Drive between Armstrong Boulevard and Ramsey Boulevard is missing or faded in many areas, and some areas are not striped appropriately based on development that occurred since the street was originally striped.  Staff therefore prepared plans and specifications for completing striping improvements along this segment of Sunwood Drive in 2017, which is Improvement Project #17-04.
 
Staff presented preliminary draft plans for proposed Sunwood Drive striping improvements to the Public Works Committee on April 18th.  Based on feedback received from the Public Works Committee Staff prepared draft plans and specifications which were presented to the Public Works Committee on June 20th.  The Public Works Committee recommended City Council approval of plans and specifications.  Attached are copies of the draft plans and specifications.

In summary, the draft plans replace all existing center two-way turn lanes with dedicated left turn lanes for public streets and private accesses based on existing access locations.  Several dedicated right turn lanes were also added.
 
The plans incorporate dedicated left turn lanes for Casey's gas station and convenience store, the west driveway for the Residence at the COR apartments, and for the new segment of Yolite Street south of Sunwood Drive that will be constructed as part of the Stonebrook Day Care development.  In addition, dedicated right turn lanes are proposed at Yolite Street, Casey’s, and Center Street.
 
No street sign removals or improvements are shown in the plans.  Public Works staff will complete this work in-house using existing staff and resources.
 
If the attached plans and specifications are approved and advertisements for bids are authorized this evening, the proposed project schedule would be as follows:

• June 27th – Council approves plans and specifications and authorizes bids
• June 30th and July 7th – Bids advertised
• July 21st – Public bid opening
• July 25th – Council accepts bids and awards contract
• August 7th – Begin construction
• August 25th – Complete construction

 

No notifications are required for this case.

Observations:
Striping improvements on Sunwood Drive, east of Rhinestone Street and west of Zeolite Street, are proposed to be completed as part of the 2017 Crackseal and Sealcoat Improvements project.  This evening, Council will consider awarding a contract for construction for the 2017 Crackseal and Sealcoat Improvements.  This work is proposed to be complete before September meaning all striping improvements on Sunwood Drive between Armstrong Boulevard and Ramsey Boulevard will be complete before any Happy Days events begin.

Alternatives:
Alternative #1 – Motion to adopt Resolution #17-06-149 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisements for bids for Improvement Project #17-04, Sunwood Drive Striping Improvements.

Alternative #2 – Motion to deny adoption of Resolution #17-06-149 at this time.

The engineer’s estimate for construction costs is $16,842.10.  Total project costs, including 23% indirect costs, is $20,715.78.
 
Funding for the proposed improvements is proposed through the Public Improvement Revolving Fund, which has a fund balance of approximately $4,000,000.

Staff recommends alternative #1 due to the poor condition of the existing pavement striping, and to address numerous access location changes that occurred over the years.

Adopt Resolution #17-06-149 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisements for bids for Improvement Project #17-04, Sunwood Drive Striping Improvements.