Council awards $4.76 million contract for Adler Road low‑water crossings; county funds part of project

Boerne City Council awarded the contract for the Adler Road low‑water crossing improvements on May 13 to Gage and Cave Construction LLC for the low bid of $4,757,002.48 and authorized a roughly 5% contingency for a not‑to‑exceed construction total of $4,994,852.60.

Public Works Director Jeff (presenting) said the work responds to recommendations in the city’s 2022 drainage master plan and involves two low‑water crossings on Adler Road (Curry Creek and an unnamed creek). He said the low‑bid contractor estimated 100–120 days of construction, starting with Curry Creek, and staff checked references for the low bidder and reported favorable results.

Staff and funding - Bids: The city received three bids ranging from about $4.76 million to $6.2 million; the low bid was $4,757,002.48. - Contingency: Council authorized a 5% allowance for change orders or minor change items, bringing the not‑to‑exceed construction total to $4,994,852.60. - County funding: Jeff said Kendall County contributed $1.5 million staged across project milestones, reducing the city’s net out‑of‑pocket exposure.

Why it matters: City staff and council members framed the work as critical for mobility and emergency‑response access in the affected districts; one council member noted the project will “free up a few of the islands” and improve access for sheriff and fire responders.

Next steps - Contract execution and scheduling: Staff will execute the contract and start the Curry Creek crossing first, per the bid schedule. - Construction oversight: The city’s engineering and public works teams will provide monthly updates to council during construction.