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Council awards $1.526 million contract for Beltway Drive bike lanes and green-space Phase 1
Summary
The council approved a construction services agreement with Sea Green Scaping LP for Phase 1 of the Beltway Drive bike lanes and green-space improvements at a contract value not to exceed $1,526,233; project includes a north‑side two‑way cycle track, zebra separators, and an off‑road trail through Addison Grove.
The Addison City Council on Jan. 14 approved a construction services agreement with Sea Green Scaping LP for Phase 1 of the Beltway Drive bike lanes and green-space improvements, authorizing the city manager to execute the agreement at an amount not to exceed $1,526,233.
Joe Pack, assistant director of parks, summarized the scope as a two‑way buffered cycle track on the north side of Beltway Drive between Marsh Lane and Beltline Road (Phase 1 construction runs from the Addison Athletic Club east to Beltline) plus an off‑road trail through the green space south of Addison Grove. The design calls for a 10‑ to 14‑foot cycle track with three‑foot buffers and zebra‑style separators; in the park area, the trail will be off‑road with pollinator patches, seating nodes and connections into Addison Grove.
Pack said the town divided the full Beltway project into two phases because nearby construction at another town project (Layloks) constrains lane availability on the south side of Beltway. Phase 1 will be bid and constructed first, with Phase 2 (Marsh Lane to Addison Athletic Club) expected later; staff estimated Phase 2 at about $225,000 and added an owner’s allowance of roughly $95,000 in Phase 1 for contingencies. The combined Phase 1 and Phase 2 estimated cost remains within the town’s approved budget, Pack said.
Council debate touched on lane reductions, neighborhood crossings and safety at La Grande and Towne Lake entrances. Several council members said they favored the project’s traffic‑calming benefits; one member registered a lone “nay” on the final voice vote.
Sea Green Scaping submitted the lowest responsive bid; staff recommended the award. The approved contract value covers construction and the owner’s allowance; staff described the procurement as competitive and said the contract came in under the project budget. The motion to approve was seconded and passed by voice vote with one recorded opposition.
Implementation and schedule: staff said the Phase 1 construction duration is approximately 140 calendar days once work begins; final design and coordination with utilities and tree preservation are ongoing. Parks staff will coordinate field signage and neighborhood outreach ahead of any lane or parking changes.
Next steps: execute the construction agreement, schedule pre‑construction meetings, and coordinate detours and public notices before work begins.
