SUBJECT: Accept Work for Citywide Intersection Redesign and Safety Improvements #5.
RECOMMENDATION: (Summary) Pass a motion to approve the final Contract Amount of $2,653,583.24 or 1.41% over the original Contract Amount, accept the Work and authorize final payment.
PROJECT NOTICE/JUSTIFICATION: This project was part of the Street and Traffic Capital Improvement Project intersection redesign and street safety improvements program and is required to meet standards for intersection safety, traffic capacity and access management.
DESCRIPTION/SCOPE: This project consisted of safety and capacity improvements at intersections, such as new turn bays, improved curb radius, medians work, new pavement markings, pavement, traffic signals, etc. This project improves the flow of traffic and reduces accidents at these locations. AIA Engineers, Ltd. designed the project with 550 calendar days allowed for construction. The project was awarded to Jerdon Enterprise, L.P. with an original Contract Amount of $2,616,616.16.
LOCATION: The project area is in 8 locations:
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Location
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Key Map #
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Council District
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1
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W. Little York Rd.at Antoine Dr.
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411Y
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A
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2
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Griggs/Long Rd. at Mykawa Rd.
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534K
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D
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3
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Kirkwood Rd. at Meadowglen Ln.
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489S
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F
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4
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Richmond Ave. at Briarpark Dr.
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489Z
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F
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5
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Richmond Ave. at Jeanetta St.
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490X
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F
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6
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700 Dairy Ashford Rd.
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488H
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G
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7
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Kinghurst Dr. at Wilcrest Dr.
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529Y
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J
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8
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San Pablo Gardens Dr. at S. Post Oak Rd.
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571G
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K
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CONTRACT COMPLETION AND COST: The Contractor, Jerdon Enterprise, L.P., has completed the work under the subject Contract. The project was completed on time with 17 days remaining. The final cost of the project, including overrun and underrun of estimated unit price quantities is $2,653,583.24, an increase of $36,967.08 or 1.41% over the original Contract Amount. The increased cost is a result of the difference between planned and measured quantities.
M/WSBE PARTICIPATION: The advertised M/WBE contract goal for this project was 18.00%. The M/WSBE plan established for this project was 23.97% due to anticipated work not needed after design. According to Office of Business Opportunity, the participation was 23.21%. Contractor’s M/WBE performance evaluation was rated Satisfactory for meeting the contract goal.
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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E.
Acting Director
Department of Public Works and Engineering
WBS No. N-310662-0047-4