DATE: September 27, 2019
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
Paul Holzen, City Engineer/Director of Engineering
Jonathan Marston, Assistant Director of Engineering
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Consideration of Resolution 2019-103 to Award the Construction Contract (COF Contract No. 2019-0262) for the Westhaven Boulevard Traffic Signal Project (COF Project No. 2019-003) to Sessions Paving Company in the Amount of $591,322.75. (9/26/19 CIC 4-0)
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Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information to the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) concerning Resolution 2019-103.
Background
The intersection of SR-96 West and Westhaven Boulevard/Old Charlotte Pike meets the required MUTCD warrants for a traffic signal. This location is also included in the City’s traffic signal masterplan within Connect Franklin: A Comprehensive Transportation Network Plan.
On September 17, 2019, the City received seals bids for the construction of this project. After review of the submitted bids, staff recommends award of the construction contract to the low bidder, Sessions Paving Company, with a bid amount of $591,322.75.
Financial Impact
Engineering will work with Finance and Administration to determine the most appropriate source of funding for this project. Because this location is included in the City’s traffic signal masterplan, as contained within Connect Franklin, this project may utilize Road Impact Fee Funds.
Recommendation
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Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2019-103.