Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Transportation Infrastructure topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Council awards Chestnut Street extension construction contract for $1.91 million; state covers half
Summary
The City of Jefferson authorized a $1,909,556.95 contract with Stockman Construction Corp. for the Chestnut Street extension; the state is paying half the project cost under a cooperative funding agreement, and work will extend the street to the river area near the state health lab and River Market properties.
The Jefferson City Council authorized the mayor and city clerk to execute a $1,909,556.95 contract with Stockman Construction Corporation for the Chestnut Street extension project. Council members were told the work will extend Chestnut Street from Capitol Avenue down to the railroad tracks near the river and the state health-laboratory site.
Public Works staff said the project is a cooperative effort with state partners and that the Missouri state government will fund 50% of the project costs; the city and county are responsible for the remaining half. City project managers said the project supports redevelopment of state-owned parcels conveyed to the city and will provide improved access to the area.
Councilmembers asked whether the contract amount could change; Public Works staff said typical construction change orders are possible and would be brought to council if needed. Council also queried a buried stormwater main and an inspection that staff said found the asset would be preserved in place and maintained as part of the work where appropriate.
Contract award followed a formal bid process and recommendations from staff; the council approved the contract by roll-call vote at the July meeting. Staff indicated the work is tied to broader riverfront and state-lab infrastructure improvements and thanked multiple state agencies and city staff for coordinating funding and site preparation.
