Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Recommendation to City Council to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with XIT Paving and Construction, Inc. of Waxahachie, Texas for the Construction of the Craig Ranch Parkway Hike and Bike Trail Project
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life
MEETING DATE: April 13, 2017
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Ryan Mullins, Interim Director of Parks and Recreation
Jill Yount, Parks Planning Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
* Approve recommendation to the City Council.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The Craig Ranch Parkway Hike and Bike trail project connects the cities of Allen and McKinney from beneath Sam Rayburn Tollway (SRT) to the existing trail along TPC Drive.
* City staff worked with Cross Engineering Consultants preparing the construction plans and specifications as needed for the project bidding.
* The project was bid in a manner that fulfills our legal obligations.
* A total of eight (8) bids were submitted and accepted.
* XIT Paving and Construction, Inc. submitted the lowest bid for the construction of the project for an amount not to exceed $621,052.50.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* Cross Engineering Consultants, along with Staff support, recommends awarding the bid to XIT Paving and Construction for the construction of the Craig Ranch Parkway Hike and Bike Trail project.
* Upon approval, the contract allows for construction to begin in June 2017 with an August 2017 deadline for completion.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
* The Craig Ranch Parkway Hike and Bike Trail project (PK4413) is a FY16-17 Capital Improvements Project.
* A 20' pedestrian access easement was granted to the City by the property owner to alleviate a costly and difficult-to-maneuver switch back.
* Preliminary estimated project design and development costs were budgeted at $350,000.
* The scope of work was increased during design to accommodate the need for a retaining wall to meet ADA standards on the hike and bike trail and ...
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