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Council rescinds earlier award and hires SUR Construction to build Constitutional Way crosswalk
Summary
The council rescinded the previous contract amendment and authorized the city manager to contract with SUR Construction of Rochester for a pedestrian light and crosswalk at Constitutional Way and High Street; SUR's bid was lower than the prior contractor and the finance committee recommended awarding to SUR.
The Somersworth City Council on May 19 rescinded an earlier award amendment and authorized the city manager to contract with SUR Construction of Rochester, New Hampshire, to construct a pedestrian crosswalk with a rectangular rapid flashing beacon at Constitutional Way and High Street.
The nut graf: The finance committee reported that SUR Construction submitted a lower-cost proposal and can complete the work more quickly than the previously awarded contractor; the committee recommended rescinding the prior amendment and awarding the project to SUR to accelerate installation.
The finance committee’s report noted the original quote from the previously-awarded contractor (N. Grinice and Sons) exceeded $80,000; SUR proposed doing the work for $69,000 plus a $3,000 contingency for a maximum project award of $72,000. Councilor Witham and staff confirmed SUR met with staff and the project's engineers to address design and drainage considerations. The council voted to rescind the earlier amendment and proceed with SUR Construction.
The resolution (57-25) to rescind the prior contract amendment and authorize the manager to contract with SUR Construction was adopted after suspension of the council rules to act that evening. Councilors said they preferred a faster completion timeline to avoid pavement markings being installed too late in the season.
