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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE AWARD OF BID NO. 40432472-2C FOR THE FY2017 CURB REPAIR 2 PROGRAM TO FREEMAN CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SAME IN THE AMOUNT OF $722,346.60. (PWC 2-23-17)
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Issue/Request:
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Key Issues:
? The annual Curb Program replaces damaged and deteriorated curb on streets scheduled for an overlay the following fiscal year
? The annual Curb Program also updates sidewalk approaches to current specifications required by the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
? This project is being funded with funds remaining from the FY2017 Pavement Maintenance Program. Favorable bid pricing on the annual programs left a surplus in these programs
Proposed City Council Motion:
FIRST MOTION: I move for a second reading of AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE AWARD OF BID NO. 40432472-2C FOR THE FY2017 CURB REPAIR 2 PROGRAM TO FREEMAN CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SAME IN THE AMOUNT OF $722,346.60.
SECOND MOTION: I move for adoption of AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE AWARD OF BID NO. 40432472-2C FOR THE FY2017 CURB REPAIR 2 PROGRAM TO FREEMAN CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SAME IN THE AMOUNT OF $722,346.60.
Background:
Much of the curb and gutter placed in the KC Metro between 1985 and 2005 was installed using local limestone aggregate that was of poor quality because it was relatively soft compared to previous sources of rock. The aggregate still met local specifications, and worked well for buildings, foundations, and most structures. However, when used for paving, curb, or sidewalks, the aggregate was prone to fail within 10 years. The frequent freeze-thaw cycling, combined with wet condition, accelerated the concrete failure process, called “D-cracking,” that disintegrates con...
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