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Council awards $217,217 contract for Shady Lane Safe Routes project with $20,000 contingency
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Summary
The council voted to award the Shady Lane Safe Routes to School construction contract to the apparent low bidder and authorized the town manager to execute the contract for approximately $217,217 plus a ministerial contingency of up to $20,000 for unforeseen conditions.
The Ross Town Council voted to award the construction contract for the Shady Lane Safe Routes to School project and authorized the town manager to execute the contract in the amount of $217,217, plus an approximately 10% ministerial contingency of up to $20,000 to cover potential change orders.
Public Works Director Rich Subnish said the bid came in about 12% higher than the engineer’s estimate—likely due to rising oil prices that affect slurry and microseal costs—but that the project is usefully funded in part by a Measure AA Safe Pathways grant of $100,000. The project scope includes removing remaining pathway sections, microseal of Shady Lane, restriping and installing shared‑lane pavement markings.
A motion to award the construction contract and authorize the town manager to sign the contract carried on roll call. Mayor Julie McMillan, Mayor Pro Tem Robbins, Council members Kircher, Dowling and Salter voted in the affirmative on the record.
Rich told the council the bid opening occurred the week of the workshop and that construction is expected to proceed after contract execution and standard change‑order contingencies are authorized.
Staff will return contract documents and any required budget adjustments to the June meeting packet for formal appropriation language as needed.
