Phase II: Road Closure August 2, 2024 – August 9, 2024
Highpoint Drive is now closed to through traffic starting from the intersection with Cadiz Street and extending just beyond the intersection with Madrid Avenue. Additionally, both intersections will be closed to westbound through traffic. The Phase II Road Closure is anticipated to conclude by August 9, contingent upon favorable weather conditions.
Last updated on October 3rd, 2024 at 08:35 am
PROJECT STATUS WEEK OF JULY14-20: Active construction continues to occur approximately from 120 Highpoint to 104 Highpoint.
PROJECT STATUS WEEK OF JULY 7-13: Utility Services continues to replace the water main along Highpoint Dr.
PROJECT STATUS WEEK OF JULY 1-5: Utility Services has replaced approximately 1,452 feet of water main pipe. There will be no construction activities July 4 & 5, construction will resume Monday, July 8.
PROJECT STATUS WEEK OF JUNE 23-29:
Due to essential construction work to install the Highpoint Water Main Replacement, temporary road closures will continue in your residential area through November 12, 2024.
Construction has been broken down into four phases. During the construction phases, the affected roads will be closed to all through traffic. Local traffic will be permitted but may experience delays. We ask that the residents please plan accordingly. Street parking in the affected areas may be temporarily restricted. Residents are encouraged to use alternative parking options. Please take note of the following dates and road closure details for each phase:
PROJECT STATUS WEEK OF JUNE 10-14:
Utility Services will be working along 124 through 142 Highpoint Drive. They will continue to perform open-cut excavations, installing the new pipe and services.
STATUS UPDATE: The construction start date has been pushed back to the end of June/early July as the contractors' lead time for materials is longer than anticipated.
Notice to Proceed was issued on May 1, 2024.
The preconstruction meeting was held on 5.1.2024. Construction is set to begin Monday, May 13, 2024, but may start as early as Wednesday, May 8, 2024. 210 days have been awarded for the construction of this project; the construction end date is tentatively slated for November 27, 2024.
On April 1, 2024, the City Council awarded the project to Utility Services Company for the amount of $1,189,370.48.
The PM for this project is currently working with the contractor to execute the contract. A pre-construction meeting will be scheduled once the contract is signed by all parties.
The bid opening was held on March 21, 2024. The city received 4 bids. Next step is to have City Council award the bid to the lowest bidder at the April 1st City Council meeting.
The project consists of installing a 6” PVC Water Main and appurtenances necessary to replace approximately 4,775 linear feet of an existing 6-inch asbestos cement water main on Highpoint Drive, Madrid Avenue, Cadiz Street, Valencia Street, Oviedo Street, and Cordoba Street in Gulf Breeze, Santa Rosa County, Florida. The project also includes the proper reconnection of existing water meters, fire hydrants, connecting water mains, including the valves, fittings, and all appurtenances necessary for a complete and operational system, property restoration, and the abandonment of the existing asbestos cement water main. The city intends to ensure the safe and efficient replacement of the water main by upgrading the water distribution system to comply with current safety and environmental standards.
BACKGROUND:
In 2022, the City Council approved Baskerville-Donovan, Inc. (BDI) to design the replacement of approximately 1,400 linear feet of existing six-inch concrete water main with HDPE pipe for the Highpoint subdivision. The City Council approved the advertisement for the invitation to bid this project in 2023.
