Council Communication Office of the City Manager	Date	May 19, 2008
	Agenda Item No. 6A Roll Call No. 08- Communication No. 08-292 Submitted by: Jeb E. Brewer, P.E. City Engineer

AGENDA HEADING:

Ordering construction of the following: 2008 City-wide PCC Pavement Restoration Program - receiving bids (6-10-08), and setting date of hearing (6-23-08). Construction Estimate - $174,000

SYNOPSIS:

Recommend the City Council proceed with construction of the improvement and set dates to receive bids and hold a public hearing, as required by Iowa Code, utilizing the method of financing referenced below. This project provides for timely maintenance of Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) residential and arterial streets utilizing full depth removal and replacement of distressed panels to improve the surface condition and extend the useful service life of the streets.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Amount: $174,000 City Engineer's estimate

Funding Source: 2008-2009 CIP, Page Street-9, Concrete Paving Restoration Program - Public Works, STR102, G. O. Bonds

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The Engineering Department has prepared plans, specifications, form of contract documents, and City Engineer’s estimate for the construction of the 2008 City-wide PCC Pavement Restoration Program, 06-2008-016. The improvement is to furnish, place, cure, saw, and seal PCC pavement patches of various thickness in a cooperative effort with the City of Des Moines, Public Works Department, at the following locations:

•Bel Aire Road from Beaver Avenue to 50th Street

•54^th Street from Aurora Avenue to Twana Drive

•Urbandale Avenue from Merle Hay Road to 50th Street

•Urbandale Avenue from 64th Street to Merle Hay Road

•E. Euclid Avenue from E. 42nd Street to E. 43rd Street

•Cummins Parkway from University Avenue to Dagle Drive

•SW 62nd Street from Tonka Avenue to Railroad Avenue

•SE 5^th Street from E. Army Post Road to E. County Line Road

•E. Emma Avenue from SE 8th Street to SE 14th Street

•E. Titus Avenue from SE 5th Street to SE 7th Street.

The estimated construction cost is $174,000. The proposed plans, specifications, and form of contract documents are available for public inspection in the City Engineer's Office.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION(S): NONE

BOARD/COMMISSION ACTION(S): NONE

ANTICIPATED ACTIONS AND FUTURE COMMITMENTS:

Anticipated actions include public hearing, receive and file bids, designate lowest bidder, and approve contract and bond; also partial payments to the contractor and final acceptance of work.

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