The City of Kenai’s Public Works Department issued an Invitation to Bid for the 2024 Lilac Lane Roadway Improvements, a civil construction project to repair approximately 1,600 linear feet of roadway, replace concrete curb and gutter, remove and reinstall asphalt pavement, and adjust utility infrastructure. After a competitive sealed‑bid process, Peninsula Construction, Inc. was selected and the award amount was $637,765. The work must commence by late May 2024, with substantial completion by early October and final completion by the end of October 2024. The contract is a lump‑sum, firm‑fixed‑price agreement subject to standard municipal bonding, insurance, and prevailing‑wage requirements.
• Scope: demolition, excavation, back‑fill, new curb & gutter, 2‑inch asphalt paving, utility adjustments, traffic markings, landscaping, and force‑account work.
• Timeline: NTP by May 24 2024; Substantial Completion Oct 1 2024; Final Completion Oct 31 2024.
• Financials: Awarded amount $637,765; liquidated damages $300 per day for delays beyond substantial completion.