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Consider approving an agreement between the City of Lawton and the Department of Transportation of the State of Oklahoma Project Number TAP3-2988(004) TP, State Job Number 32988(04)(05), which consists of Pedestrian/Bike improvements for the City Project Number EN1604 East Gore Blvd/I-44 Pedestrian Bridge.
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INITIATOR: Director of Engineering, Joseph Painter, P.E.
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Director of Engineering, Joseph Painter, P.E.
BACKGROUND: In a letter dated October 4, 2016, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) awarded the City of Lawton Transportation Alternatives funding for the East Gore Boulevard/ I-44 Pedestrian Bridge. This project was projected to cost $1,300,000 with ODOT providing $700,000 requiring the City to provide the remaining $600,000 match. On August 22, 2017, Council authorized the use of unencumbered and available 2008 and 2012 CIP sales tax funds, 2015 STE ADA Compliance funds and Fund 35 Bicycle Path/Trailway funds for the City's $600,000 match for the Project No. EN1604 East Gore Boulevard/ I-44 Pedestrian Bridge; State Project TAP3-2988(004) TP, JP No 32988(04). Staff interviewed ODOT approved design firms for the design of the bridge on March 8, 2018 and recommended CEC as the most qualified firm to ODOT. ODOT had negotiated a design fee in the amount of $191,911 for the design of the project, $153,529 federally funded (80%) out of $700,000 and matched by the City at $38,382 (20%). The City has already deposited $38,382 with ODOT to pay CEC.
This agreement formalizes the commitment between the City of Lawton and ODOT for the completion of the project. Considering the recent increase in construction costs and materials, ODOT has consented to contribute additional funds towards the construction of this project. ODOT shall be responsible for advertising, awarding the construction contract, furnishing construction management and inspection services. The ODOT will include 6% inspection services fees...
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