DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S) IMPACTED: Council District 9
SUBJECT:
Contract Award: West Avenue Low Water Crossing
SUMMARY:
An ordinance for West Avenue Low Water Crossing, a 2012-2017 Bond funded project located in Council District 9, awarding a construction contract to J3 Company, LLC in amount not to exceed $5,129,869.30, of which $857,078.00 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water Systems (SAWS) and $79,250.00 will be reimbursed by CPS Energy and authorizing a payment of up to $300,000.00 for project acceleration costs associated to incentivize the early reopening of West Avenue.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project Background
The 2012-2017 General Obligation Bond Program authorized $6,630,000.00 for funding of the West Avenue Low Water Crossing Project of which $4,193,541.30 will be used for construction. The balance of the Project funds will be used for design services, environmental services, advertising and project management with any remaining funds to be realized as bond savings.
This Project will consist of the construction of a 322 foot long span bridge, the demolishment of existing low water roadway, the realignment of North Loop road due to the higher elevation of the bridge, sidewalks, driveways, and traffic signal improvements at Nakoma and West Avenue. Construction activities will take place six days a week, sunrise to sundown.
During a portion of the construction phase, West Avenue will be closed to accommodate the construction of the span bridge. During this road closure, a detour plan will be in place to accommodate pedestrian and vehicular traffic. To limit the inconvenience to area residences and businesses, an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 is included in this contract for project acceleration costs on the condition that J3 is able to complete construction and open the bridge within six months from the day they close the road as stipulated in ...
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