The Engineering Department opened bids on July 10, 2025 for the 15th Street Paving and Water Line Reconstruction project. The project includes removal and replacement of approximately 4,600 linear feet of full-width collector/residential street pavement, sidewalks, driveways, and barrier free ramps; and approximately 3,700 linear feet of water line along 15th Street from Municipal Avenue to Jupiter Road. In addition, the project also includes storm drain, street lighting, landscaping, and irrigation improvements.

The lowest responsive and responsible bid was submitted by Ratliff Hardscape, Ltd. in the amount of $6,939,511. There were a total of 2,508 vendors notified of this project. Nine (9) complete bids were received for the project as shown in the attached bid recap.

If this project is not awarded, the result is continued deterioration of the existing pavement and water infrastructure and continued street flooding concerns along the corridor. These results will have increased maintenance costs for the city and a negative impact on the quality of life for residents and local business owners.

Funding for this item is budgeted in the 2025-26 Street Improvements CIP and Water CIP and is planned in both funds for future years as well.  The contract for construction services for the 15th Street Paving and Water Line Reconstruction project has a total cost of $6,939,511.