Subject:
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Request approval for spending $359,303.28 with Arthur Construction Co., Inc. for construction of Robinson Trust Sidewalk Projects.
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EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
Former Councilmember Maud Robinson, who passed away in March of 2019 just shy of her 97th birthday, left the bulk of her estate to the Town of Vienna for the specific purpose of building sidewalks, over a five-year period, in areas where sidewalks are not already planned or likely to be funded through grants or new construction.
The requested authorization to spend $359,303.28 with Arthur Construction is for projects located at the following locations:
• Alma Street SE - Delano Drive to Follin Lane ($222,670.14)
• Blackstone Terrace NW - Lawyers Road to Holmes Drive ($136,633.14)
The Alma Street SE project includes 564 square yards of concrete sidewalk, 494 square yards of concrete driveway entrance, 90 square yards of ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant curb ramps, 37 tons of asphalt paving, and miscellaneous and related items.
The Blackstone Terrace NW project includes 394 square yards of concrete sidewalk, 85 square yards of concrete driveway entrance, 40 square yards of ADA compliant curb ramps, and miscellaneous and related items.
The Department of Public Works requests authorization to utilize the On Call Roadway Maintenance Contract Number IFB 20-03 in the amount of $359,303.28 for the construction. This amount includes a 15% amount for increased quantities and contingencies. Funding for this construction is from the Robinson Trust and funding of $359,303.28 has been established in account number 300-000-0000-38445-48803.
Property owners and residents along the above streets were notified of this meeting via a letter dated June 21, 2022.
Strategic Plan Initiative: Vienna is a safe community and an efficiently mobile community
Departmental Recommendation: Recommend approval.
Finance Recommendation: Recommend approval.
Purchasing Recommendation: Recommend approval.
Town Attorney Recommendation: The Town has a construction services contract with Arthur Construction and the Town Council may approve the expenditure of funds for sidewalk construction in the discretion of the Town Council.
Town Manager's Recommendation: I recommend the Town Council approve the spending with Arthur Construction for construction of sidewalk improvements, as presented.
Cost and Financing: 359,303.28
Account Number: 422RTSP012-CONSTRUCT-Sidewalks (Alma St SE)
300-000-0000-38445-48803
422RTSP014-CONSTRUCT-Sidewalks (Blackstone Terr NW)
300-000-0000-38445-48803
Decision Needed by This date: July 11, 2022
PROPOSED/SUGGESTED MOTION
Recommended Action
"I move to approve the spending of $359,303.28 with Arthur Construction for construction of sidewalk improvements at the project locations indicated in the report.”
Or
Other action deemed necessary by Council.