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Council committee approves low bid for Arlington Road corridor project, administration to check contingency language
Summary
A transportation committee meeting advanced the Arlington Road Corridor Improvements contract after officials said the low bid came in under the engineer's estimate; council will review contingencies and total financing before final appropriation.
Arlington Road’s multi‑season corridor improvements moved forward in committee on April 28 as staff and councilors discussed the low bid and financing for the project.
The Transportation, Connectivity & Stormwater Committee heard that Extreme Elements LLC submitted the lowest and best construction bid for the Arlington Road Corridor Improvements (engineer’s estimate $13,886,050.67; low bid $13,000,543.70). Chair Mister Maker opened the discussion and staff said the total amount being requested for approval, incorporating estimated additional costs, is $13,543,261.70.
Mayor Yergin and Planning Director Mr Weethy noted the city is checking whether a contingency is included in the appropriation; City staff said they would verify if the legislation already incorporates the typical 10% contingency or whether a separate line is required. Council member Mister Pickett said he would check the legislative paperwork and report back.
Council members asked about the capital improvement program (CIP) budget and whether other project expenses—construction administration, contingency and related costs—are covered. Staff said construction administration could be approximately $1 million and that the CIP had set aside approximately $18 million for the larger Arlington program, implying some contingency within the program budget.
Councilors also asked about detours and timing. Staff said a roundabout at Butler Road will require a temporary closure and that most of the corridor will be widened using staged temporary pavements to keep traffic moving. The administration announced plans for early‑June public meetings for businesses and homeowners along the corridor and a separate meeting for residents of the Spring Hill subdivision.
The committee, which considered the item on second reading, agreed to ask administration to confirm contingency language and return details before final council action. The contract remains on 2nd reading with committee members indicating intent to seek time for council consideration.
