DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 5
SUBJECT:
Contract Award: Fay Avenue Drainage (New Laredo Hwy. to Somerset Rd.)
SUMMARY:
An Ordinance for Fay Avenue Drainage Improvements (New Laredo Highway to Somerset Road) awarding a construction contract in an amount not to exceed $1,399,791.39, to D. Plata Construction Co., LLC, of which $265,015.49 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water Systems and $548,350.00 will be reimbursed by CPS Energy, a Storm Water Revenue Bond and Community Development Block Grant funded project located in Council District 5.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The total funding authorized for the Fay Avenue Drainage Improvements Project (New Laredo Highway to Somerset Road) is $1,070,000.00. The Storm Water Revenue Bond authorized $520,000.00, the FY 2014 CDBG Program authorized $350,000.00 and the FY 2015 CDBG Program authorized $200,000. The amount to be used for construction is $586,425.90 and the balance of the Project funds approved shall be used for design services, environmental services, advertising and project management.
This Project provides for the reconstruction of approximately 0.2 miles of Fay Avenue, from New Laredo Highway to Somerset Road, including two 11-foot travel lanes, a 4-foot wide sidewalk, curbs and driveway approaches. Additionally, a 30-inch underground storm drain system will be constructed within the project limits to eliminate flooding of the adjacent properties.
A Public meeting was held on October 23, 2014, at the Pan American Library to inform the community of the Project details and to coordinate with businesses and residents. Project construction is anticipated to begin in November 2015 and is estimated to be completed by September 2016. Construction activities will take place six days a week, sunrise to sunset.
Procurement of Services:
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