LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: D.C. Reeves, Mayor
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AWARD OF QUOTE - EAST CROSS STREET SPEED TABLES CONTRACT
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council award this contract for speed tables on East Cross Street to Gulf Beach Construction, the lowest and best responsible bidder, for a base price of $54,285.00 plus 10% contingency, for a total contract price of $59,713.50. Further, that City Council authorize the Mayor to take the actions necessary to execute and administer this contract and complete this work, consistent with the bid, contracting documents, and the Mayor’s Executive Powers as granted in the City Charter.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
The installation of speed tables on East Cross Street from 17th Avenue to Yates Avenue is the result of a homeowner-initiated traffic calming petition. A speed study demonstrated that speeds exceed the threshold of six (6) miles per hour over the posted speed limit at the 85th percentile. Staff contacted seven asphalt providers with a request to quote this job. Gulf Beach Construction was the only provider that submitted a quote to complete this work. The provider will install five (5) asphalt speed tables, pavement markings, and signage.
PRIOR ACTION:
September 14, 2022 - City Council approved allocation of L.O.S.T. IV funding for Traffic Calming projects in the fiscal year 2023 budget.
FUNDING:
Budget: $59,713.50
Actual: $54,285.00 Construction Cost
$ 5,428.50 10% Contingency
$59,713.50 Estimated Cost
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Sufficient funding exists in the L.O.S.T. Traffic Calming account to cover this contract.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
8/28/2023
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator
Amy Tootle, Director of Public Works and Facilities
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Gulf Beach Construction Quote
2) Location Map
PRESENTATION: No end