DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 4
SUBJECT:
Contract Award: (Construction) Lackland Corridor Gateway Project
SUMMARY:
An ordinance for the Lackland Corridor Gateway Project, awarding a construction contract to Jerdon Enterprise, L.P., in an amount not to exceed $3,777,000.00, an FY 2017 Capital Improvement Program project, located in Council District 4.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project Background
The Lackland Corridor Gateway Project was identified through the Lackland Corridor Streetscape Master Plan which was approved by City Council in August 2014. The Master Plan identified multiple phases of improvements that could be constructed in order to convey the distinct area which is home to the United States Air Force's basic training program. With hundreds of Airmen and Airwomen graduating each week, family and visitors from around the United States travel through the Lackland Corridor. The intersection of U.S Highway 90 and Loop 13 (SW Military Drive) has been identified as the most visible location along the corridor for what will be called the gateway into the military installation.
The Lackland Corridor Gateway Project provides a coordinated effort for the installation of a 75 foot Aluminum clad monument/sculpture designed by local artist, George Schroeder. This monument was presented for final approval to the Public Arts commission on October 20, 2015 and is currently under construction. The monument is anticipated to be delivered and assembled on site beginning in March 2017 for its final presentation in September 2017.
Site improvements include the monument plaza that is raised above the surrounding finish grade with concentric retaining walls. LED accent lighting illuminates the monument from dusk to dawn and offers special illumination on Fridays to celebrate the weekly graduation ceremonies. An entry plaza contains a parking area with...
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