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CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID 1718-31, APPROVAL OF CONTRACT K-1718-83 BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND PRECISION CONCRETE CUTTING OF OKLAHOMA, L.L.C, IN THE AMOUNT OF $149,400; CHANGE ORDER ONE DECREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $108,260.78 FOR A REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $41,139.22; PERFORMANCE BOND B-1718-46; STATUTORY BOND B-1718-47; AND MAINTENANCE BOND MB-1718-29 FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) COLONIAL ESTATES HORIZONTAL SAW CUTTING PROJECT.
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BACKGROUND: Sidewalks are an important part of Norman's transportation system. Properly constructed and maintained sidewalks provide pedestrian access and recreational resources for members of the community and help promote healthy lifestyles. The City has a responsibility to ensure that sidewalks are maintained for safety of all users and to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). There are several general items that need to be addressed to meet ADA accessibility guidelines. These factors include slope, curb ramps at intersections and being free from tripping hazards.
Many of the sidewalks in Norman were constructed years ago and over time have become damaged and no longer meet the ADA accessibility guidelines. These sidewalks require maintenance and repair. The responsibility of maintaining sidewalks is generally the responsibility of the adjacent property owner. The City participates in the routine maintenance of sidewalks by providing a matching fund program for the repair of damaged sidewalks. This program is a part of the Capital Projects Budget approved by the City Council. An alternative to spot repairs is to utilize the horizontal saw cutting technique. The horizontal saw cut technique can eliminate many of the tripping hazards that have been identified at a reduced cost in comparison to conventional sidewalk reconstruction. This method is approximately 70% less costly than conventional sidewalk replacement.
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