Title
South Main Street Improvements (B)
Explanation
At the July 17, 2017 CRA meeting, the Board approved the South Main Street Improvement Project with the following recommendations:
1. CRA Executive Director to CRA Board:
a. Approve the South Main Street Improvement project plans as presented.
b. Approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposal from Oelrich Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed amount of $7,000,000 and authorize the CRA Executive Director to execute all necessary documents, subject to review and approval by the CRA Attorney as to form and legality.
c. Approve $1,500,000 to fund the GRU portion of the undergrounding project.
2. CRA Board to City Commission: Recommend the City Commission review, approve, and authorize CRA to act as its agent for the construction of the South Main Street Improvement project and approve proposed plans for undergrounding of utilities along the corridor.
Approval of this item will authorize the CRA to act as an agent for the City of Gainesville to implement the approved project.
All 90% Plans and Documents can be found at : <https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jlgdyb0bvjx9ur5/AACfm6LGUARPF-WB4IqZzq5Ba?dl=0>
Fiscal Note: Funding for the South Main Street Improvement project design and construction has been budgeted for in the CRA’s CPUH Trust Fund account W752 in the amount of $8,500,000.00.
Recommendation:
CRA Executive Director to the City Commission: Review and approve the plans for construction of South Main Street Improvement project and authorize the CRA to act as its agent for the construction of the South Main Street Improvement project and approve proposed plans for undergrounding of utilities along the corridor.