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Award a Bid for Chapel Hill Transit Bus Stop Improvements.
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Staff:
Department:
Brian Litchfield, Director
Transit
Katy Fontaine, Project Manager
Overview: Chapel Hill Transit's stops are often the public's first interaction with the Town's transit service. It is important that the bus stops are accessible, identifiable, safe, and comfortable. White Oak Construction of New Hill is the lowest responsive bidder for bus stop and site amenity improvements within the Town of Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Improvements include clearing, grading, concrete pads, sidewalks, amenities (ex. shelters, benches), traffic control, and other related items at 17 stops.
Recommendation(s):
That the Council adopt the attached resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the Town Manager to execute a contract with the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, White Oak Construction of New Hill, in the amount of $592,630.
Key Issues:
* Chapel Hill Transit (CHT) plays a critical role in achieving the Town's goals for a more connected and inclusive community.
* To help accomplish these goals, CHT staff assessed the system's 500+ bus stops in 2017 in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, identifying necessary improvements.
* Many of CHT's stops and shelters were installed prior to adoption of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990.
* CHT's stops are often the public's first interaction with the Town's transit service. It is important that the bus stops are accessible, identifiable, safe, and comfortable.
* CHT stops also contribute to community placemaking and streetscapes, including the ongoing collaboration with the Town's Community Arts & Culture Division, making daily commutes more vibrant, enhancing access to public art, and showcasing local and regional artists.
* The 2017 assessment findings indicate that many of CHT's stops require accessibility improvements and upgrades to comply with federal law.
* Trans...
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