M E M O R A N D U M
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
From: Rafael G. Casals, ICMA-CM, CFM, Town Manager
Date: February 20, 2019
Re: Issuance of an Invitation to Bid (ITB) Gulfstream Elementary Complete Streets Project (Gulfstream Road from Caribbean Boulevard to SW 211 Street)
REQUEST
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AN INVITATION TO BID (ITB) FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE GULFSTREAM ROAD COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT (GULFSTREAM ROAD FROM CARIBBEAN BOULEVARD TO SW 211 STREET); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The Town of Cutler Bay (the "Town") would like to improve Gulfstream Road from Caribbean Boulevard to SW 211 Street. The scope of improvements will include milling and resurfacing existing asphalt, sidewalk repair (up to two adjacent houses on cross street), ADA ramp repairs/replacement with detectable warnings surfaces as needed, installation of curb and gutters at select intersections to control rutting, pavement marking and signage with high emphasis crosswalks at all intersections, bicycle sharrows and the installation of two solar speed check signs.
An Invitation to Bid (ITB) has been prepared to identify the best available contractor to provide construction services for the Gulfstream Elementary Complete Streets Project. Chapter 24, Article II of the Town Code requires the Town Manager to obtain authorization from the Town Council in order to advertise solicitations for bids and proposals prior to advertising the public notice.
The Town has budgeted for this Project within the Town's Public Works 2018-19 Fiscal Year Operating Budget. Funding for this Project will be provided by the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant in the amount of $476,141.00 from the Florida Department of Transportation and the remainder will be funded with the Town's People's Transportation Plan ("PTP") Funds.
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