Speedway approves two construction inspection contracts for Crawfordsville Road and 20 Fifth Street projects

The Town of Speedway Town Council voted 5–0 on May 12 to approve two professional services agreements for construction inspection: American StructurePoint for the Crawfordsville Road pedestrian improvement project and Versus Engineering for the 20 Fifth Street project.

Town Manager Grant Kleinheinz, presenting both items, said: "Construction inspection is nothing more than an engineering firm ensuring the contractor is building to the standard and the specs that were in the bids, meeting all those goals and objectives and protecting the town." The council approved the StructurePoint agreement at a negotiated fee of $299,650 and the Versus agreement at $256,800.

Those inspection services will include on-site inspections, material testing for concrete and asphalt, proof-rolling of bases, preconstruction meetings, contract and pay‑estimate reviews, and required reports to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Kleinheinz told the council that the Crawfordsville Road work is covered in part by a $2,400,000 MPO grant, and the inspection firm will prepare the MPO-required reports.

Council members discussed two administrative details. Kleinheinz noted a prior proposed termination-for-funding-loss clause had been removed; the council was told standard termination rights remain in the agreements. He also said Rob Webb, the street superintendent, will serve as the town’s on-site point for the Crawfordsville Road project while Kleinheinz and staff retain oversight.

Councilors asked about cost and schedule risks on the 20 Fifth Street project. Kleinheinz said that 20 Fifth Street will require a full tear-out and replacement and that subsurface conditions could trigger change orders, explaining the engineering firm will advise on stabilization methods (lime, rock, pavement depth) during construction. The council also noted the town has included about a 6% contingency for the project.

The council discussed whether it would have been more economical to award both projects to one firm but said MPO guidance favored separate contractors for the two grants. The mayor pro tem and councilors who made and seconded the motions were identified on the record; both items passed unanimously.

Preconstruction meetings were reported to be scheduled immediately for both projects; StructurePoint’s precon was expected the following week and Versus’ precon was already set for Thursday. Council and staff said they expect construction to proceed after the precon phase and that staff will return to council if change orders or additional budget action are needed.