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Dover approves crosswalk beacons and engineering hire, applies for intersection safety funds and okays Nelly Hill Bridge cost increase
Summary
The board approved a TAPCO RRFB purchase for the Route 22/School Street crosswalk, retained Infratech Engineering LLC as engineer in charge for the project, authorized an application for Dutchess County transportation safety funds for Regan's Mill/Berkshire intersection, and approved a change order increasing the Nelly Hill Bridge precast arch cost to $113,680.
At its June 24 meeting the Town Board approved several transportation and capital project actions intended to improve pedestrian and road safety.
The board authorized purchase of rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) from TAPCO for the Route 22 and School Street crosswalk improvement project at a quoted price of $9,494.22. Board members stated the quoted amount is covered by grant funds and that the town would be responsible for any costs exceeding the grant.
The board also voted to hire Infratech Engineering LLC as the required engineer in charge (EIC) for the Route 22/School Street project at a rate of $175 per hour to meet New York State Department of Transportation EIC requirements. Council members said the town reviewed multiple proposals and selected Infratech based on qualifications and pricing.
Separately, the board authorized submission of an application to the Dutchess County Transportation Council to request federal Highway Safety Improvement Program funds (up to 80% of project cost) for safety improvements at the Regan's Mill Road and Berkshire Road intersection. The resolution authorizes the supervisor and Highway Superintendent Jason Sattory to submit required documents and to cover up to 20% of project cost plus any cost overruns if the grant is awarded; Superintendent Sattory told the board he was confident overruns were unlikely.
On the Nelly Hill Bridge project the board approved a change order to increase payment to United Concrete Products Inc. for required precast concrete arches from the original quoted amount of $100,600 to $113,680 and authorized payment of the increased price. Board members noted the price rise reflected increases over a multi-year procurement process.
Next steps: purchase orders and agreements will be executed for the crosswalk equipment and EIC services; the town will submit the county transportation grant application; the bridge change order will be implemented in project contracting.
