TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: John Morgan, Environmental Services Director
THROUGH: Donald B. Cooper, City Manager
DATE: April 19, 2016
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AWARD BID (2016-004) TO WEST CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE N.W. 12TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND N.W. 2ND STREET (MLK DRIVE) PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to Award Bid No. 2016-004 to West Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,450,956.96 for the N.W. 12th Avenue Improvements Project (Project No. 10-041) and N.W. 2nd Street (MLK Drive) Phase II Improvements Project (Project No. 15-004).
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Background:
Cultural Loop/Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
The Delray Beach Cultural Loop was initiated in 2003 by Pineapple Grove Main Street, a non-profit art district, in conjunction with the Delray Beach Cultural Alliance. The purpose for establishing this route of cultural influence was to provide an opportunity to showcase the history and culture of Delray Beach in those areas both East and West of Swinton Avenue. The route generally consists of: NW 2nd Street (Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive) and NE 2nd Street to the north, NE 2nd Avenue (Pineapple Grove Way) and SE 2nd Avenue to the east, SE and SW 2nd Streets to the south, and NW and SW 5th Avenues to the west. The idea is to develop a walking trail and riding tours to visit and become aware of the history of the people, commerce, and nature of Delray Beach contained around and near the Cultural Loop. Streetscape improvements have been completed along sections of the Cultural Loop. The most significant are the improvements to the NW/SW 5th Avenue corridor and the Pineapple Grove Arts District. The segments of the Loop in the commercial areas are being improved as redevelopment has occurred. However, additional attention is needed along the residential segments of the Loop, especially Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and SW 2nd Street.
In 2006, a Steering Committee consisting of a variety of community stakeholders was establi...
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