Opening of Proposals - Olive St. Pavement Reconstruction, Phase II Proj No. 114-064 - USI Consultants, Inc.

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4 City of South Bend| Inspection of Olive Street Phase 2 Road Improvements at RR Xing | R-43125 | Des. #1920178 Construction Approach This project will involve the improvement of Olive Street between Indiana Court and Tucker Drive. This will tie the Olive Street Phase I project in with the Sample Street and Olive Street project that was previously completed. There will be a road closure on Olive Street, creating a detour route on Sample Street and SR 23. While the road is closed, a new storm sewer, 10” PCCP, drive approaches, sidewalks, railroad pedestrian crossing, and multi-purpose pathway will be completed. Due to constructability concerns in Phase I, changes were made, helping drive a redesign for the Phase II storm sewer. This was because of several elevation conflicts with the existing watermain. If lead water service lines are encountered in Phase II, USI will work with the City to replace them with copper service lines. Lead Inspector Mark Whitten’s knowledge of construction activities and changes on Phase I will be invaluable in construction of Phase II, which will allow for a seamless transition. Utility Coordination Some of the utilities were relocated in the 1st phase of the Olive Street project. However, Comcast, AT&T, and AEP will still need to be relocated in Phase II. USI will review all of the utility work plans, timeframes, and potential conflicts before the pre-construction meeting, bringing any issues to the construction group as soon as possible. USI will then work with the utilities to get the relocation efforts completed in a timely manner. Extensive railroad coordination will need to start early and will commence throughout the project. USI will make sure the contractor submits all right-of-entry and insurance paperwork for Norfolk Southern in a timely manner. USI’s INDOT Certified Utility and Railroad Coordinator, Natalie Parks, PE, will be available to assist with utility and railroad coordination efforts prior to and during construction. USI will also work with the contractor to utilize phasing of the work to help minimize the railroad flagman’s time, thus, reducing the final cost of the contract. USI’s goal is to help finish the project on time and under budget. Aerial View of Each Project Phase Tucker DriveTucker DriveOlive StreetOlive Street Olive StreetOlive Street P r a i r i e A v e n u e P r a i r i e A v e n u e Ind iana Court Ind iana Court Looking North From Olive Street Phase I Project Approach Phase IPhase I Phase IIPhase II