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CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID 2021-20; CONTRACT K-2021-29 BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND PRECISION CONCRETE CUTTING, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,212.50; PERFORMANCE BOND B-2021-26; STATUTORY BOND B-2021-27, AND MAINTENANCE BOND MB-2021-15 FOR THE FYE 2021 SIDEWALK HORIZONTAL SAW CUTTING PROJECT; AND RESOLUTION R-2021-20 GRANTING TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.
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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 and basic safety 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 or safety 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 maintenance of sidewalks by providing a matching fund program for the repair of damaged sidewalks. In addition to this program, City Council has approved $40,000 for a Horizontal Saw Cutting Program in the FYE 2021 Capital Budget.
DISCUSSION: The purpose of the Sidewalk Horizontal Saw Cutting Project is to eliminate many of the tripping hazards that have been identified in neighborhoods at a reduced cost, in comparison to conventional sidewalk reconstruction. The estimated cost to repair all of the identified tripping hazards by conventional sidewalk replacement is $167,000. However, by utilizing horizontal saw cutting technology, it is possib...
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