Commission awards contracts for Snook Haven, SCAT bus stops and ATMS SARASOTA ---The Sarasota County Commission Tuesday, July 9, awarded construction contracts for utility improvements to Snook Haven Park, five Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) bus stops in Venice and Phase 3 of the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS). The contracts were awarded to: Snook Haven Park utility improvements: D.R. Swanson Company of Port Charlotte will perform the work at Snook Haven Park, 5000 E. Venice Ave., Venice. The project includes the construction of a new central water and sewer system, which will service the existing restaurant and public restroom facility, as well as provide future connections to other park facilities. The 2.5-acre park on the Myakka River is now served by an undersized septic system and potable water is provided from a well with a reverse osmosis treatment system. Historically known as a fish camp, Snook Haven was acquired by the county in 2006 and is popular for shoreline fishing and kayak and canoe rentals. The nearly $1.076 million construction project will begin this month, and is expected to be completed in February 2014. SCAT bus stops in Venice: Gator Grading and Paving LLC of Palmetto will construct five SCAT bus stops in Venice. Four will have shelters, benches and bicycle racks. They will be constructed at the east and west sides of Nokomis Avenue at the Venice Library, 300 S. Nokomis Ave.; the south side of E. Venice Avenue at Capris Isles Boulevard; and the north side of E. Venice Avenue at Jobs Etc., 897 E. Venice Ave. The fifth stop ¾ at the north side of E. Venice Avenue and Capris Isles Boulevard ¾ will have a bench and bicycle racks. Sidewalk reconstruction, site re-grading and drainage improvements also are included. Construction of the $97,840 project is expected to start in August, with substantial completion in October 2013. Advanced Traffic Management System, Phase 3: Traffic Control Devices Inc. of Altamonte Springs in Seminole County will construct Phase 3 of the ATMS project, a network-managed traffic control system that includes upgrades to traffic signal controller cabinets, fiber optic network installation and a centrally operated Sarasota-Manatee regional system to improve mobility and incident traffic management. It is designed to optimize signal timing, monitor traffic while managing incidents such as major traffic accidents, and reduce road congestion. The $843,843 project covering 10 intersections is scheduled to begin in August, with substantial completion targeted in February 2014. Construction funding is from a Local Agency Program (LAP) grant. Phases 1 and 2 are completed. A fourth phase is planned. For more information, contact the Sarasota County Call Center at 941-861-5000 (TTY 7-1-1 or 1-800-955-8771), or visit scgov.net.
Posted on: Thu, 11 Jul 2013 12:52:08 +0000
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