HomeMy WebLinkAbout18-008 Jefferson Street Sidewalk Project; Approving the Design Concept, Advertise for Bids and to Award a Construction ContractResolution 18-008
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RESOLUTION NO. 18-008
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE JEFFERSON
STREET SIDEWALK PROJECT; APPROVING THE DESIGN CONCEPT,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO AWARD
A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE RESPONSIBLE
BIDDER, AND TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND CONTRACTS FOR
THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City is at the 30% design phase for the Jefferson Street Sidewalk
Project; and,
WHEREAS, the project has been presented to the Non -Motorized Transportation
Advisory Board; and,
WHEREAS, City staff has started consultation with the Washington State Department of
Archaeology & Historic Preservation for the project; and,
WHEREAS, the City has a Geology Hazard Assessment which states that the sidewalk
can be constructed without impacting the nearby critical slope; and,
WHEREAS, this project has been identified on the City's adopted 2018-2023 Capital
Improvement Plan; and,
WHEREAS, City staff will evaluate the bids for compliance with the bid laws; and,
WHEREAS, based on the evaluation of the bids, staff may need the flexibility, within
the bounds of the bidding laws and the approved budget, to re -bid the contract in time to meet
the environmental and construction windows; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council must approve any public works contract over the amount
of $65,000.00; and,
WHEREAS, the 2018 budget includes $604,000 for the construction phase (which
includes construction and soft cost) of the Jefferson Street Sidewalk Project; and,
WHEREAS, if the construction bid amount exceeds the budgeted project amount, staff
will return to City Council with a proposal for approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend as follows:
1. Council approves the design concept for the Jefferson Street Sidewalk Project.
2. The City Manager is authorized to bid and award a construction contract to the lowest
responsive responsible bidder within the project budget..
Resolution 18-008
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3. The City Manager is authorized to sign all necessary documents and contracts for
construction of the Jefferson Street Sidewalk Project.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting
thereof, held this 20th day of February, 2018.
Attest:
Joanna Sanders, MMC
City Clerk
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Deborah S. Stin on
Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Steven L. Gross
City Attorney