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Council delays major Turnberry/curve paving until second water‑mitigation opinion; vendor bids inconsistent
Summary
The council agreed to delay final approval of a Turnberry curve rehabilitation that includes a water‑mitigation (French‑drain) solution until a second technical opinion can confirm the drainage approach; council approved proceeding with non‑water pavement work pending that review.
Councilors discussed a multi‑part bid from a contractor to rehabilitate a badly deteriorated stretch of road at a curve near Turnberry where groundwater continually surfaces and creates recurring ice in winter. The contractor’s estimate separated the work into a repaving option and a more extensive option that included French drains (trench drains) and storm/drainage connections to downstream catch basins.
Council members said only one contractor, Julius Howe (estimate detail recorded in the packet), showed up to provide a bid; two others did not. The Howe estimate included a portion described as a 6‑inch base repair and a separate water mitigation line item; the council questioned the per‑square‑foot unit price and whether the base ultimately needs deeper excavation and re‑compaction.
Council agreed to obtain a second technical opinion from a local consultant experienced in subsurface drainage before awarding the water‑related portion of the work. In the meeting the council approved moving forward with pavement work other than the water mitigation line item and deferred final authorization to the March meeting after the second opinion is received.
Why it matters: The area suffers recurring roadway deterioration and seasonal ice hazards tied to groundwater emerging at a curve. That makes a simple mill-and-overlay less likely to provide a durable fix; adequate drainage design is needed to produce a lasting repair.
What the council requested: Obtain an independent drainage specialist’s recommendation and cost estimate. If the drainage consultant recommends a narrower or different scope than the contractor’s drainage item, council said it would re-evaluate the contractor bids and the overall paving schedule.
