The action before the Council is the adoption of a Resolution regarding the IA 415 and West First Street Traffic Signal project which involves ordering construction, setting a public hearing date on the Contract Documents (plans, specifications, form of contract) and estimated total cost and setting a date for the filing of bids on the project.
The IA 415 and West First Street Traffic Signal project includes the installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of IA 415 (NW Polk City Drive) and West First Street / County NW 94th Avenue, fiber optic cable interconnect, sidewalk and pedestrian ramp improvements and minor pavement removal and replacement.
The construction improvements include the new traffic signal and approximately 55 SY of PCC sidewalk paving and 40 SY of PCC street paving. Other associated improvements include pavement markings, traffic control, surface restoration and miscellaneous associated work necessary to complete the project.
The project is being presented for bidding at this time. Pending project approval and award, the contractor will be required to substantially complete the project by May 16, 2018. Council approval at this time will set the following schedule for the proceedings:
1. Set Dates of Bid Opening and Public Hearing: November 20, 2017
2. Post Notice to Bidders and Notice of Public Hearing: November 22, 2017
3. Publish Notice to Bidders and Notice of Public Hearing: December 1, 2017
4. Bid Opening (10:30 A.M., City Hall): December 12, 2017
5. Public Hearing and Award Contract: December 18, 2017
(Hold Public Hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated total cost, review bids, award contract and approve contract and bonds.) |