HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Three major Public Works projects are up for consideration by the Hutchinson City Council next week.
The council will seek approval of the bid from Pearson Construction, LLC, for the Apple Lane reconstruction project. The project includes a complete reconstruction of Apple Lane from 17th to 30th avenues and the replacement of a small bridge just south of 22nd Avenue.
The low bid from Pearson totals $1,215,774 — which is below the engineer's estimate. KDOT is providing a grant that will pay for 50% of the project with the rest bonded by the city.
Also, the council will be asked to approve a bid for design work at the Hutchinson Airport. The design work will be for improvements to the airport apron adjacent to the Airport Steakhouse. Cost of the study is just under $50,000 and will mostly be paid for through an FAA grant.
Finally, the council will look over the 2021 street maintenance work for the city. The city works to do complete maintenance on every street every eight years. For the year, the city has budgeted $894,000. Most of the work will be done in an area between 17th and 30th, north and south; and from Severance east to Lorraine. It also includes work between Lorraine and Halstead north of 30th.