DEPARTMENT: Public Works
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Razi Hosseini, P.E., R.P.L.S.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 1
SUBJECT:
Interlocal Agreement & Contract Award: North Flores Street and Fredericksburg Road Intersection (Five Points) (2017 Bond Project)
SUMMARY:
Consideration of the following items related to North Flores Street and Fredericksburg Road Intersection (Five Points) project, a 2017 Bond funded project, located in Council District 1:
A. An ordinance approving an Interlocal Agreement with VIA Metropolitan Transit to establish terms and conditions of the acceptance of $500,000.00 for its share of construction-related expenses related to the North Flores Street and Fredericksburg Road Intersection (Five Points) project.
B. An ordinance accepting the lowest responsive bid and awarding a construction contract to E-Z Bel Construction, LLC in the amount of $2,332,637.79 of which $21,000.00 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System (SAWS) for the North Flores Street and Fredericksburg Road Intersection (Five Points) project. Funds are available from the 2017 - 2022 General Obligation Bond Program and are included in FY 2020 - FY 2025 Capital Improvement Program.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project Background
On May 6, 2017, voters approved the 2017 Bond Program, which authorized $3,000,000.00 to reconstruct the North Flores Street and Fredericksburg Road (Five Points) intersection. The project will provide for the reconstruction of the North Flores Street and Fredericksburg Road intersection including new sidewalks, bike lanes, traffic signal upgrades and public transportation amenities. Once completed, the project will improve traffic flow and functionality of the roadway for businesses and the public. Project construction is anticipated to begin in June 2020 and is estimated to be completed by May 2021.
In partnership with the City, the VIA Metropolitan Transit has agreed to fund $500,000.00 for the construction of transit support...
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