DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 8
SUBJECT:
Contract Award: Medical Center Infrastructure Improvements along Floyd Curl Dr. (Floyd Curl Green Street)
SUMMARY:
An ordinance for the Medical Center Infrastructure Improvements along Floyd Curl project, accepting the lowest responsive bid and awarding a construction contract in the amount of $4,738,344.78, to J3 Company, LLC., of which $80,050.00 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System (SAWS), a Certificates of Obligation, TxDOT grants and Medical Center Alliance funded project, located in Council District 8.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In an effort to increase the safety of pedestrians, near and around schools and transportation sites, the City submitted for funding to the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) for infrastructure improvements. Five projects were submitted that supported the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) intention to promote non-motorized transportation as an integral part of the overall transportation system. Floyd Curl Drive is identified as a "Green Street" in the 2014 Medical Center Master Plan and was selected by the AAMPO to be funded. The City executed an Advanced Funding Agreement with the TxDOT through Ordinance 2015-08-06-0637.
As a Local Agency Management (LAM) project, the City will receive federal funds administered through TxDOT and will manage the construction project. The City must follow federal requirements to ensure reimbursement from TxDOT.
This project includes the construction of: A two-way cycle track along the west side of Floyd Curl Drive from Louis Pasteur to Hamilton Wolfe; A two-way cycle track along the east side of Floyd Curl Drive from Hamilton Wolfe to Fawn Meadow; Sidewalks on both sides along Floyd Curl Drive from Louis Pasteur to Fawn Meadow; Landscaped medians from Fawn Meadow to Louis Pasteur; and a mill & overlay fr...
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