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City of Nashua, Public Works Division
Board of Public Works Meeting Date: March 24, 2016
Stephen Dookran, P.E., City Engineer
Engineering Department
Amherst Street Improvements — Charron Avenue to Diesel Road
Construction
To approve the use of the Amherst Street Traffic Mitigation Funds and to re-approve the
construction contract for the Amherst Street Improvements project with Continental
Paving, Inc. of Londonderry, NH in an amount of $1,537,096. Funding will be through
Department 160 Admin/Engineering; Fund: Bond & Contributions; Activity: Amherst
Street Road & Traffic Improvements ($1,392,477), Department: 160 Admin &
Engineering; Fund: Trust; Account Category: 61 Supplies & Materials ($69,619) and
Department 161 Street; Fund: General; Activity: Paving ($75,000).
The Amherst Street Improvements project consists of work on Amherst Street from 450
feet west of Charron Avenue to the intersection of Diesel Road and on Charron Avenue
approximately 350 feet to its intersection with Amherst Street. Work includes the
implementation of additional turning lanes to eliminate the easterly jug handle turn and to
allow for left turns from Charron Avenue onto Amherst Street. Due to the impact to the
local businesses as well as the traveling public, 90 day contract duration has been
established (to substantial completion).
The project was approved by this Board in February 2016, contingent upon needed funds
becoming available for the project. Legislation has been introduced to accept an
additional $62,000 in developer contributions as well as to bond for an additional
$454,000.
In addition, BPW approval is being requested to use $69,619 from the Amherst Street
Traffic Mitigation fund. Please note that the contract includes $75,000 of paving funds
which was originally budgeted to repave this section of Amherst St.
The contract amount has been increased from $1,397,360 to $1,537,096 to provide a 10%
contingency. These funds will not be awarded immediately but would be used to cover
any unexpected issues that may arise during construction. This is being pursued due to
the short duration of the construction contract where time will be at a premium. The
Board will be advised of any changes to the contract via an informational item at its
regularly scheduled meetings.
