RFB No. 2023-0415-B for Sidewalk Improvements - Rockbrook Drive, Trailridge Drive, East Park Boulevard, and Lakeview Trail Pedestrian Bridge, Project No. 7464, for the Engineering Department to Ratliff Hardscape, Ltd. in the amount of $1,515,471; and authorizing the City Manager to execute  all necessary documents. Approved

The Engineering Department opened bids on July 27, 2023 for the Sidewalk Improvements - Rockbrook Drive, Trailridge Drive, East Park Boulevard and Lakeview Trail Pedestrian Bridge, Project No. 7464. The project includes the removal and replacement of 4,760 LF of sidewalk including replacing barrier free ramps, and the addition of 410 LF of new sidewalk along Rockbrook Drive. The project also includes the replacement of 1,250 LF of 6" and 8" cast iron water lines along Rockbrook Drive and Trailridge Drive. Finally, the existing pedestrian bridge across Pittman Creek along Lakeview Trail will be replaced and ADA-compliant connections made on both ends to the sidewalk along Lakeview Trail.

The lowest responsive and responsible bid was submitted by Ratliff Hardscape, Ltd., in the amount of $1,515,471. There were a total of 1,196 vendors notified of this project. Three (3) complete bids were received for the project as shown in the attached bid recap.

If this project is not awarded, it will result in continued maintenance costs and service interruptions for the antiquated water lines along Trailridge Drive and Rockbrook Drive, and continued non-compliant or non-connected pedestrian facilities along Park Boulevard, Trailridge Drive, Rockbrook Drive and Lakeview Trail, resulting in unsafe pedestrian conditions and a reduction in the quality of life for the citizens of Plano.

Funding for this item is available in the Street Improvements CIP.  Construction services for the Sidewalk Improvements - Rockbrook Drive, Trailridge Drive, East Park Boulevard and Lakeview Trail Pedestrian Bridge project, in the total estimated amount of $1,515,471, will leave a balance of $5,575 for future project expenditures.

Approval of this item will support the City's Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor of being an Excellent, Innovative, and Accountable City Government.