Royal Haven, Parkdale awarded to Tilby contractor
Both roads projects will be resurfaced by Specialized Construction this summer
The entire stretch of Royal Haven and Parkdale drives has been awarded to Specialized Construction as part of the 2017 Roads Program. The northern section of Royal Haven, seen here, is in the worst shape. File photo by JAIME ANTON
NORTH ROYALTON – Parkdale and Royal Haven drives have officially been added to the 2017 Roads Program and were awarded to contractor Specialized Construction, the same contractor conducting the Tilby Road project.
The bid opening for Parkdale and Royal Haven was July 5. Though there was only one bidder, this was anticipated, City Engineer Mark Schmitzer told city council during the July 5 streets committee meeting, because it is the same contractor awarded the repaving of Tilby last month for $505,899.
These two streets lie off of Tilby and are sister streets running parallel to one another.
The mill and fill base bid for the two streets combined was just under $400,000 and the alternate bid for the single-pass technique was just under $450,000, Schmitzer said. He was expecting close to this amount as Tilby is 1.2 miles in length and the two side streets combined are just under one mile.
Schmitzer said he is confident the city can work with the contractor to lower the alternate cost by removing some negated items.
For example, the mobilization costs can be eliminated because the crew will already be on site for Tilby and Schmitzer said there should be a cost savings related to maintenance of traffic because the two side streets are not as busy as Tilby.
“I think we can work it out with them and bring the cost down from $450,000 to $400,000, which brings the roads program total to $900,000, which is a good deal for the city,” Schmitzer said.
There is no start date yet for the three roads. All will be performed using what’s known as the single-pass technique where existing asphalt is recycled, rejuvenated and reapplied, similar to what was completed on Lytle Road.
“The single-pass method fixes a lot of problems, which I think in the long run, makes for a better road. Historically single pass works a little bit better for the road base,” Schmitzer said. “I’d rather go with this method which fixes problems underneath the road, seals them off and lays down new pavement.”
Council President Larry Antoskiewicz said it makes sense.
“Even though the single pass is a little more, but since they are already doing this on Tilby, it only makes sense to keep the same process, the same equipment,” he said.
The city was only planning to address Tilby this year but because that project came in under budget and income tax receipts have been up, city leaders opted to tackle a few more streets this year.
Finance Director Eric Dean said the city has realized a salt savings too due to the past two mild winters in addition to increases in the income tax receipts.
“Yes we are looking good,” he said during the meeting, budget wise, for these two extra streets.
Ward 1 Councilman John Nickell said these two streets are two of the worst.
“The city was fortunate to have a lower price on Tilby’s resurfacing and then we saved more money by including the adjacent streets,” he said. “Royal Haven was damaged by overland flooding and this resurfacing will be a godsend for these residents.”
The bid opening for Parkdale and Royal Haven was July 5. Though there was only one bidder, this was anticipated, City Engineer Mark Schmitzer told city council during the July 5 streets committee meeting, because it is the same contractor awarded the repaving of Tilby last month for $505,899.
These two streets lie off of Tilby and are sister streets running parallel to one another.
The mill and fill base bid for the two streets combined was just under $400,000 and the alternate bid for the single-pass technique was just under $450,000, Schmitzer said. He was expecting close to this amount as Tilby is 1.2 miles in length and the two side streets combined are just under one mile.
Schmitzer said he is confident the city can work with the contractor to lower the alternate cost by removing some negated items.
For example, the mobilization costs can be eliminated because the crew will already be on site for Tilby and Schmitzer said there should be a cost savings related to maintenance of traffic because the two side streets are not as busy as Tilby.
“I think we can work it out with them and bring the cost down from $450,000 to $400,000, which brings the roads program total to $900,000, which is a good deal for the city,” Schmitzer said.
There is no start date yet for the three roads. All will be performed using what’s known as the single-pass technique where existing asphalt is recycled, rejuvenated and reapplied, similar to what was completed on Lytle Road.
“The single-pass method fixes a lot of problems, which I think in the long run, makes for a better road. Historically single pass works a little bit better for the road base,” Schmitzer said. “I’d rather go with this method which fixes problems underneath the road, seals them off and lays down new pavement.”
Council President Larry Antoskiewicz said it makes sense.
“Even though the single pass is a little more, but since they are already doing this on Tilby, it only makes sense to keep the same process, the same equipment,” he said.
The city was only planning to address Tilby this year but because that project came in under budget and income tax receipts have been up, city leaders opted to tackle a few more streets this year.
Finance Director Eric Dean said the city has realized a salt savings too due to the past two mild winters in addition to increases in the income tax receipts.
“Yes we are looking good,” he said during the meeting, budget wise, for these two extra streets.
Ward 1 Councilman John Nickell said these two streets are two of the worst.
“The city was fortunate to have a lower price on Tilby’s resurfacing and then we saved more money by including the adjacent streets,” he said. “Royal Haven was damaged by overland flooding and this resurfacing will be a godsend for these residents.”