Staff Report - Pre-Award of Humpback Irwin Road Multi-Use Trail Connector (Engineering)

Background

The City received a Bike BC grant for the completion of the Humpback Irwin Road Trail Connector. This is a paved multi-use path connecting the pathway near the Westhills Play Park/West Shore Parkway through Irwin Park, out onto Irwin Road, adjacent to Irwin Road and then north up Humpback Road all the way to Sooke Lake Road. The purpose of this report is to seek Council pre-approval to award to the lowest compliant bidder for the completion of the Bike BC project.

A project drawing is attached to this report.

Commentary

The City has tendered the project on BC Bid and anticipates closing the tender on or about July 18th, 2019.

Staff are asking that Council pre-approve award of the construction project to the lowest compliant bidder within the project budget.

Financial Implications

The project is funded 50% by the Bike BC grant and 50% by Gas Tax Funds. The total projected cost of the project including engineering fees is $1,373,975.00.

Legal Implications

None noted.

Options

That Council:

1. Direct staff to award the Humpback Irwin Multi-Use Trail Connector construction project to the lowest compliant bidder;

OR

2. Not award the Humpback Irwin Multi-Use Trail Connector construction project at this time

Respectfully submitted,

Submitted by:
Michelle Mahovlich, P.Eng, P.Geo, Director of Engineering

Concurrence:
George Henshall, AScT., Deputy Director of Engineering and Public Works

Concurrence:
Adriana Proton, Manager of Legislative Services

Concurrence:
Matthew Baldwin, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning

Concurrence:
Chris Aubrey, Fire Chief

Concurrence:
Cory Manton, Manager of Parks and Recreation

Concurrence:
Michael Dillabaugh, CPA, CA, Director of Finance

Concurrence:
Braden Hutchins, Director of Corporate Services

Concurrence:
Darren Kiedyk, Chief Administrative Officer

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Attachment: Project Drawing