DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 8
SUBJECT:
Design-Build Contract Amendment for Hausman Road (Loop 1604 to IH10)
SUMMARY:
An ordinance to fully fund the construction budgeted for a portion of Huesta Creek: Bamberger Park to UTSA Project, a Proposition 2 (2010) Sales Tax Initiative Funded Project, authorizing an amendment in the increased total amount not to exceed $389,876.35 to the $71,588,000.00 Design-Build Services Agreement with Sundt Construction, Inc., for construction services for the Hausman Road (Loop 1604 to IH10) Project, a 2012-2017 General Obligation Bond-funded project, both projects are located in Council District 8.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project Background
As part of Linear Creekway Park trails program, the Parks and Recreation Department identified the area of Huesta Creek crossing Hausman Road as a location of a 10-foot wide greenway trail segment approximately 1.1 mile in length. This trail will provide connectivity and accessibility to the Howard W. Peak Greenway System for nearby residents. As the proposed trail is within the Hausman Road Project boundaries, staff considers it prudent that Design-Builder Sundt Construction complete this additional work so the trail project will be well coordinated with the Hausman Road Project.
The Hausman Road (Loop 1604 to IH10) Project was included in the 2012-2017 Bond Program. The Project provides for the reconstruction and widening of Hausman Road from Loop 1604 to IH 10 including curbs, sidewalks, bike lanes, a 10 foot shared-use path on the southside, traffic signals and drainage improvements. The Project also includes two Bexar County flood control projects (Low water Crossing 9 and 10), located within the limits of the City's Hausman Road Project. These projects will replace low water crossings with bridges along Hausman Road, from Huntsman to Roadrunner Way and will inclu...
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