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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MAY 7, 2007 TITLE: CONTRACT AWARD FOR FAIRVIEW/ MACARTHUR INTERSECTION WIDENING AND EDINGER/MOHAWK TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION (PROJECT NOS. OS-1707 AND 07- 1026) r ~,,,.~-1 CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 1~' Reading ^ Ordinance on 2n° Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER 1. Award a contract to Alliance Streetworks, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the estimated amount of $668,966 for construction of Fairview/MacArthur intersection widening and Edinger/Mohawk traffic signal modification. 2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction cost of $836,400. The proposed widening at Fairview Drive and Edinger Avenue provides for the addition of right-turn lanes for the southbound and eastbound approaches (Exhibit I). These improvements are needed to improve traffic flow through the intersection which currently is not operating at an acceptable level of service. This project provides for construction of new street pavement, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and curbs ramps. The project also includes a traffic signal modification at the intersection of Edinger and Mohawk to provide protective left-turn movements and right-turn movements. Improvements include replacing traffic signal poles, foundations, conduits and signal equipment. Once completed, these improvements will enhance safety and traffic flow for the Hector Godinez High School students. The Notice Inviting Bids was advertised on March 7 and 9, 2007, and bids were opened on March 29, 2007. A summary of the bid invitations mailed, the bids received, and the bid results follows. 23D-1