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Council approves $17.7 million construction contract and CEI for Pleasant Ridge Road Phase 2
Summary
The council authorized a $17,686,117.07 construction contract to Charles Blaylock & Sons Inc. and a $1,223,187.31 construction engineering and inspection contract to Johnson, Mermerian & Thompson for the Pleasant Ridge Road Phase 2 project, which will add turn lanes, sidewalks, greenway and utility upgrades in District 3.
The City Council approved two resolutions authorizing contracts for the Pleasant Ridge Road Phase 2 project: a construction contract with Charles Blaylock & Sons Inc. in an amount not to exceed $17,686,117.07, and a construction engineering and inspection (CEI) agreement with Johnson, Mermerian & Thompson in an amount not to exceed $1,223,187.31.
Council members described the investment as significant for District 3. The project scope discussed in the meeting includes new turn lanes, sidewalks, about 1.25 miles of additional greenway construction, and utility upgrades. Council members said the improvements will benefit residents and visitors to the district and thanked staff and advocates who advanced the project over several years.
Both motions passed without recorded opposition.
Outcome: Contracts authorized; city staff to execute agreements and begin project delivery per standard procurement and project management processes.
