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Council awards $1.32 million contract for downtown Railway Avenue parking lot
Summary
Midlothian Economic Development recommended awarding a $1,321,541.30 contract (plus 10% contingency) to J and K Excavation for a downtown Railway Avenue parking lot; council approved the contract 6–0 and staff estimated roughly 114 spaces.
Midlothian City Council on Wednesday approved awarding a downtown Railway Avenue parking lot contract to J and K Excavation after staff said the company was the lowest bidder among 14 proposals.
Kyle (Midlothian Economic Development) told council the recommendation is to approve a contract for $1,321,541.30 plus a 10% contingency. When asked about capacity, Kyle said the lot will be “roughly about a 114” parking spaces. Council approved the motion by voice/hand vote 6–0.
Council members asked about pedestrian traffic and right‑of‑way impacts near the project; staff said the project work will remain within the TxDOT right‑of‑way limits and does not include TxDOT improvements. The contract was put on the record as exceeding $50,000, requiring council approval.
