City Council Meeting Date: July 11, 2017
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Sean Simonson, Engineering Manager
Dave Bennett, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Title
Consideration of Authorization to Initiate a Request for Proposals (RFP) for 2018 Street Improvement Projects.
Body
Action Requested:
Staff recommends a motion to approve authorization to initiate the Request for Proposals (RFP) for 2018 Street Improvement Projects.
Summary Report:
The adopted 2017-2021 CIP included the following projects to be completed during the 2018 construction season. The projects are as follows: (Attachment 1)
Division Street and Seventh Street Reconstruction
The Division Street and Seventh Street Reconstruction includes Division Street from Sixth Street to Eighth Street, and Seventh Street from Water Street to Washington Street. This project is noted in the adopted 2017-2021 CIP as a complete infrastructure replacement with enhanced streetscape elements to match the existing projects that have been completed in the downtown area. In addition to this RFP, Staff anticipates utilizing a Complete Streets specialty design firm to incorporate information from the Northfield Downtown Streetscape Framework Plan, and the Complete Streets Policy to aid in the Streetscape/Complete Streets design process. The proposed process will involve a Public Input Meeting to gather information from the public on what the improvements should inlcude. This process will be completed outside of the scope of the 2018 Street Improvement Projects RFP. Staff will direct solicit professional services of an experienced firm with background in streetscape and complete streets to complete this project task.
Washington Street Mill and Overlay
The Washington Street Mill and Overlay includes Washington Street from Woodley Street to Third Street. This project is noted in the adopted 2017-2021 CIP as a 1-1/2" pavement overlay. In addition, streetscape elements, intersect...
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